to be convinced (that); to be under the impression (that); to make up one's mind; to set one's heart on; to be obsessed (with a thought, idea, etc.); to think about obsessively
doing things at one's own pace (e.g. slower than others); doing things one's own way (esp. in an inconsiderate manner)
to retreat; to back off; to draw back; to step back; to shrink away
to meet fortuitously (e.g. running into an old friend); to meet by chance; to happen across
moment; brief space of time
it is I who should say so
fiction; made-up story; fable; fabrication; myth
rare (or peculiar) animal
helping hand; help; support; aid
to cling to; to depend on; to embrace; to hug
family; relatives; dependents; household
to remonstrate; to admonish (someone) for; to advise (someone) not to; to warn against
divine messenger; messenger of a god (esp. an animal messenger)
quietly; softly; seriously; solemnly; sadly
unveiling; debut; introduction
under one's eyes; below one's eyes
to dance (orig. a whirling dance); to flutter about; to revolve
high praise; great admiration; rave reviews
to come to mind; to pop into one's head
to surpass; to outstrip; to excel
to be pleased with; to suit
please; somehow or other; one way or another
decisive blow; game-winning hit (e.g. in baseball)
feast; treating (someone); to treat (someone, e.g. to a meal)
profitable; worn-out; crumbling
soft (and fluffy) (e.g. bed, bread, baked potato); (arch.) absent-mindedly
radio wave; reception; signal; saying strange things
like a pigeon who's been shot by a peashooter (i.e. wide-eyed in shock)
short-tempered; quick-tempered; hasty
articles; supplies; parts
game console; games console; video game console; game machine; gaming device; gaming system
karuta; traditional Japanese playing cards
hanafuda; flower cards; playing cards consisting of 12 suits of 4 cards, each suit representing a month indicated by a flower