sweet Lolita (fashion style) (as opposed to Gothic Lolita)
red or pink coloration on the cheeks of an illustrated character (to represent blushing)
to investigate; to consider; to plan; to pat; to rub; to take a sword in one's hand
to speak one's mind; to speak very frankly
astonished beyond words; speechless out of shock
phase of decline; ebb; twilight
V sign (hand gesture); peace sign
aging society; ageing society
to hold down; to twist someone's arm; to force (someone) to yield (e.g. an argument); to make (someone) surrender
gentlemanly; gentlemanlike; in the manner of a gentleman
waitress (in a ryokan or traditional restaurant); hostess
(woman's) undersash; rolled omelette mixed with fish (paste) (omelet)
very bright red; deep red; extremely flushed (of face); downright (e.g. lie); complete; utter
person who has a driving licence but little or no experience actually driving (license)
counter-; corresponding; face; opposite
to be struck by a chance blow; to be embroiled in; to be caught up in; to be dragged into
(ceremonial) arrow used to drive off evil
to rip up (a seam); to burst; to tear; to break out (e.g. into a smile)
to think something is delicious; to think something is scrumptious
to compel; to force; to oblige
unfilial son; undutiful son; thankless son; unfilial daughter; undutiful daughter; thankless daughter
tone (of voice); tone (e.g. in Chinese)
good (place to leave off); convenient
stopping a sword stroke between one's bare hands
god of marriage; matchmaker
to be annoying; to be troublesome; to be a burden
evil design; crafty plan; plot