to be at a loss for words; to be speechless; to be dumbfounded; to be struck dumb
unpleasant; revolting; feeling sick; feeling unwell; uncomfortable; annoying
full bloom (esp. of cherry blossom); full blossom
brown-eared bulbul (Hypsipetes amaurotis)
tranquil; calm; quiet; mild (weather); balmy
to confide; to reveal; to disclose; to lay bare; to speak frankly; to open (one's heart)
attitude; manner; behaviour; attitude (towards an issue, etc.); position; stance
to resolve; to make up one's mind; to decide
very; considerably; by no means; not readily; middle; half-way point
courting; wooing; making advances
to respond; to answer; to accept (an invitation, offer, etc.); to comply with (a request, etc.); to suit; to match
straight face; composed expression; nonchalant look
nasty; disgusting; detestable; unpleasant; disagreeable; creepy
yearning; longing; aspiration; adoration; admiration
therefore; and so; for that reason; accordingly; consequently; hence
valuation; appraisal; evaluation; appreciation; recognition; acknowledgement
from the beginning; from the first; of course; not to mention ...; not only ... but also ...
leaving to chance; leaving to fate
to meddle (in someone's affairs); to poke one's nose into; to interfere; to make a pass (at someone); to hit on
mischief; prank; mischievous; naughty; pastime; hobby
licking one's lips (at the sight of appetizing food); licking one's lips (in anticipation); waiting eagerly (for); salivating (e.g. at the thought)
one difficulty; one danger
little by little; bit by bit
life; existence; (one's) working life; career; life force; lifeblood
fields (of rice and other crops)
to till; to plow; to plough; to cultivate
settlement; village; community; (bacterial) colony
cattle (Bos taurus); cow; beef; Chinese "Ox" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
horse; horse racing; promoted bishop; knight (court card in mekuri karuta and unsun karuta)
(living) sacrifice; victim; scapegoat
to hold out; to extend (e.g. a hand); to present; to submit; to sacrifice; to give (up)
abundant (grain) crop; good harvest
passionate; fervent; affecting; moving; touching
to pray; to say a prayer; to say grace; to wish; to hope
the past; bygone days; one's past (that one would prefer remained secret); past (tense); preterit; previous life
unprecedented; unique; unparalleled
rightly; properly; moderately
to be raised (e.g. child); to be brought up; to grow (up)
daily; everyday; days (e.g. of one's youth); every day; day after day
to bear; to stand; to support; to withstand; to be fit for; to be equal to