blue; azure; green; pale; gray; unripe
mesh; grid; highlight in the hair; streaked hair
glittering; sparkling; glistening; twinkling
to shine; to glitter; to be bright
to call each other; to call out to one another
calculating; sly; cunning; flirty; flirtatious
dramatic role for child; child actor
person with a lot of experience; old hand; veteran (in a particular field)
just because; even if; even though
local program; local programme
to turn up; to roll up (e.g. sleeves); to do over and over again; to do relentlessly; to stage a comeback (against) (in mahjong, horse racing, etc.); to come from behind
incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive
a woman's natural inclination to care for others; big-sisterly disposition
debut; doing something for the first time; starting anew; starting afresh
in spite of; nevertheless; although; despite; no matter the; regardless of
refrigerator; cold; cool; cold sake
active duty; active service; student taking (university) entrance exams while still enrolled in school; student who passed their university entrance exams on the first try
intellectual; educated person; intelligentsia
application; subscription; entry (competition, raffle, etc.); enlistment
expresses a firm view or feeling; please ...; would you ...
common saying; slang; argot
somewhat below; slightly below
individuality; personality; quirk; idiosyncrasy; character; individual characteristic
to make (the best) use of; to put to good use; to let live; to keep alive; to revive; to resuscitate
to ask a high price; to overcharge
time; season; period; phase; stage
to stop; to cease; to come to an end; to cut off
with a snap; with a bang; with a plonk; suddenly; all of a sudden
editor (in publishing, etc.)
coffee shop; tearoom; coffee lounge; coffeehouse; cafe
ticket; token; label; tag; sign; card; playing card
to lend an ear; to hearken; to give an ear to; to listen carefully
with profound (often hidden) meaning; pregnant with significance; meaningful; suggestive; interesting
for two people's eyes to meet; catching someone's eye; making eye contact; meeting a person's gaze
closing hours (of a store, restaurant, etc.)
to give advice; to counsel; to take part in a consultation
free (of restraint, controls, etc.); free (of cost); freelance; one-size