to straighten up; to sit upright
outrageous; monstrous; appalling; inordinate; overambitious
to become red; to redden; to blush
recoil; hesitation; flinching; shrinking back
to be dampened (of the mood, interest, etc.); to be spoiled (e.g. of the atmosphere); to become subdued; to turn white; to fade (to white); to grow light (at dawn)
long (time); longstanding; for a long time
to twine around; to twist around; to coil around; to pester; to hassle
in low spirits; dejected; sad
(in) her way; peculiar to her
to attract notice; to catch the eye; to stand out
local specialty or souvenir bought as a gift while travelling; present brought by a visitor; something unpleasant that one is given (e.g. an illness while on vacation); unwelcome gift
manjū; steamed yeast bun with filling
sample; specimen; pattern; model; example
first and foremost; above all; most importantly of all
assertiveness; positiveness; initiative; spirit of enterprise
to hang down (from); to dangle; to be within one's reach; to dangle (before one's eyes); to be completely reliant on; to be entirely dependent on
timid; weak-kneed; fainthearted; bearish (e.g. market)
to plan; to attempt; to plot; to conspire; to aim for; to strive for
maximum preference; maximum priority; priority handling
elaborate; delicate; exquisite
clever; bright; sharp; wise; intelligent; sagacious
to look away (from); to avert one's gaze; to disregard; to ignore; to escape (from); to turn away (from)
swing; shake; appearance; behaviour; pretence (pretense); show; going to restaurant, hotel etc. without a reservation or introduction
Japanese person; Japanese people
centre of attention; center of attention
silver hair; gray hair; grey hair
I don't know about ... but; it may be possible for ... but
(coming to an) agreement; consent; mutual understanding; accord; consensus
front (aspect, weather, war-front, etc.); reception (e.g. in a hotel); front desk; front office; team management
gravel; ballast; pebbles; child; rugrat; ankle-biter
stone paving; cobble paving; stone steps; check (pattern); pavé; rectangular dessert (usu. made from chocolate or several layers of sponge cake)
path through forest; woodland path; logging road
field (for fruits, vegetables, etc.); cultivated land; field (of specialization); sphere; womb; birth
improvisation; improvised; impromptu; extempore