to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
sleek; smooth; thin (of a liquid); without hesitation or delay
to be fascinated (by); to be captivated by; to be enchanted by; to gaze admiringly at; to watch in fascination
(for the) first time; something used (worn, etc.) for the first time; new item; first of the season (crop, fruit, etc.)
to meet (someone of higher status); (arch.) to be recognized (esp. by someone of higher status); (arch.) to be visible; (arch.) to be seen
cool; refreshing; clear (e.g. eyes); bright; clear; distinct
first-class; first-rate; characteristic (of); peculiar (to); school (e.g. of flower arrangement); one flag
singer; vocalist; nagauta singer (in kabuki); singer of noh chants
to listen to in an ecstasy
elegant; graceful; refined; leisurely; comfortable; easy
it's been a long time; long time no see
close (e.g. friend); familiar; familiar (e.g. story); well-known (to one); close (relatives); closely related
plot of land; lot; soil; locality; region; place
to go in the direction of; to proceed toward; to become; to face (facts, circumstances, etc.); (arch.) to abide by; (arch.) to agree to
one's own child; one's own children
daughter of a person of high rank (esp. eldest daughter)
as one would expect from ...; given that ... (naturally ...); precisely because ...; all the more because of ...; on account of ...; ... being what it is
to come; to go; to be (somewhere); to be (doing)
to intend; to be sure that
only; merely; just; at most; no more than
motionlessly (e.g. stand, wait); (be) still; fixedly (e.g. gaze, stare); intently (e.g. listen, think); patiently (e.g. endure); stoically
to try (out); to have a try (at); to test; to put to the test
insight; power of observation
sensitive; alert; aware; susceptible
simple; easy; uncomplicated; brief; quick; light
special; particular; extraordinary; exceptional; especial
direct; immediate; personal; firsthand
to go (to); to make one's way (to); to visit
since; for the past ... (e.g. ten years); this person; this gentleman
formidable; not to be sneered at; not to be made light of
to brace oneself; to focus one's energies; to focus one's mind
rumour; rumor; report; hearsay; gossip; common talk
wise; sagacious; intelligent; sensible
to be scrupulous; to be attentive; to be prudent; to be complete; to be thorough
to have one's eye caught on something; to have one's attention drawn to something
beauty; siren; courtesan; prostitute
eastern country; eastern provinces; Kanto provinces
intimacy; affection; familiarity
something unrelated (to what has been discussed thus far)
pattern; figure; state; condition; conjecture of the current situation; the way it seems; model
mark (for quick identification or recognition); sign; landmark; guide; (arch.) trademark
refined; elegant; graceful; modest; reserved; restrained