finish; completion; the end
some; several; many; how many; how much; very
to be fascinated (by); to be captivated by; to be enchanted by; to gaze admiringly at; to watch in fascination
fantastic; magical; wondrous; whimsical; fairytale-like; romantic
light; faint; pale; fleeting
obi; kimono sash; paper wrapper on books, CDs, etc.; band; belt; cingulum
tone color; tone colour; tone quality; timbre
abundant (grain) crop; good harvest
gradually; by degrees; little by little; steps; stairs; staircase
what's the matter?; what's wrong?; what happened (to) ...?; what have you done (with) ...?; where is ...?
(not) anywhere; nowhere; everywhere; anywhere
to raise one's face; to lift one's head; to raise one's eyes
angular; angular-shaped; sharp-pointed
to change color (esp. leaves, fruit, flowers) (colour); to turn crimson (e.g. leaves in autumn); to begin to redden; to ripen; to grow ripe
luggage; baggage; burden; payload (of a packet, cell, etc.)
string; cord; man who is financially dependent on a woman; gigolo; restrictions; conditions
round; circular; curved; smooth; harmonious; calm
crumpled; rumpled; to be annoyed; to be irritated; noisily (chewing)
ill will; malice; evil intent
desire to tease; desire to cause mischief
festival; feast; carnival
beanbag; beanbag juggling game; bobbling the ball
pot; (arch.) typical name for a female servant in the Edo-period; working at night; female with symptoms of gender identity disorder (e.g. a transvestite)
from the place (where); from the fact that ...; caused by the fact that ...; because
impassioned speech; fervent speech
to spoil someone's start; to kill someone's enthusiasm; to take the wind out of someone's sails
awareness of things around one; ability to understand what is going on around oneself; judgment; judgement; discretion
remote past; far ago; time immemorial
particle indicating that the speaker is trying to recall some information
good fortune; happiness; blessing; good luck
good luck; fortune; happiness; harvest; yield
how do you do?; nice to meet you; adieu; farewell; bon voyage
season's tidings; seasonal letter
confections; sweets; candy; cake
speech; words; one's lines; remarks
affected (appearance, attitude); stuck up; pompous; self-loving
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward
public performance; exhibition in a foreign country
unflaggingly; steadily; untiringly; knocking; tapping; clicking