to speak; to talk; to mediate; to act as a go-between; to put in a good word (for someone)
uh-huh; mm-hmm; with a moan; with a groan
mind; heart; spirit; the meaning of a phrase (riddle, etc.)
to snatch away; to dispossess; to steal
in good condition; in fine shape; glib; slick; harmonious; melodious
gate; branch of learning based on the teachings of a single master; division; phylum; counter for cannons
to go under; to pass under; to dive (into or under the water); to evade; to get around; to survive
showy; brilliant; gorgeous; florid; gay
assembly hall; meeting place; venue; grounds
glass (drinking vessel); glass (material); glasses (eyewear)
not only ... but (also); as well as ...
garden; yard; courtyard; field (of action); area
instead of; in place of; as a substitute for; in exchange for; in return for; to make up for
flower; blossom; cherry blossom; beauty; blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms); ikebana; hanafuda
mizuame; glucose syrup; starch syrup; corn syrup
cool; refreshing; clear (e.g. eyes); bright; clear; distinct
to blow up (i.e. wind); to blow upwards; to spout into the air
cantaloupe-flavoured soda
minute (unit of time); fun (one tenth of a monme, 5.787 grains)
Wednesday; shaved ice (served with flavored syrup); water (fifth of the five elements)
even; if only; if just; as long as; the only thing needed
too much; excessively; too
to become speechless; to be at a loss for words
welcome!; nice to see you!
perfectly round; perfectly circular
gem; jewel; precious stone
to decorate gaudily; to overdecorate; to deck out; to embellish
accessory (fashion); jewelry; accessory (audio, car, camera, etc.)
cookie; biscuit; cookie (browser-related file sent from a WWW server)
form; shape; figure; visage
sneakily; secretly; stealthily; on the sly
to move forward; to move on
to come; to go; to be (somewhere); to be (doing)
bunch of flowers; bouquet
to present; to submit; to tender; to hold out