to fall in love at first sight; (arch.) to see for the first time; (arch.) to meet for the first time; (arch.) to have sexual relations for the first time
middle stage; middle phase; middle game; midfield
toe; toe (of a golf club)
right in the center (centre)
presumption; assumption; estimation
cup (drinking vessel, measure, brassiere, prize, etc.)
hobby; pastime; tastes; preference; liking
waiting expectantly; waiting eagerly; looking forward to; long-awaited
joy; delight; rapture; pleasure; gratification; rejoicing
to grow hot (e.g. water); to boil; to get excited (at); to erupt (in applause, cheering, etc.); to ferment; to melt (of metal)
mostly; ordinarily; probably; most; almost all; ordinary
legal wife (of a noble) (as opposed to a concubine); room for receiving guests; heir; successor
one may well say so, but ...; even more than
common saying; everyday talk; common parlance
well then ...; in that situation; in which case
to desire; to wish for; to expect; to see; to command (a view of)
easily; readily; quickly; lightly (seasoned food, applied make-up, etc.); plainly; simply
it cannot be that...; it is highly unlikely that...; it is impossible that...
young lady of noble birth; princess (esp. in Western contexts, tales, etc.); girl; small; cute; (arch.) prostitute
bothersome; tiresome; bother to do
nori; laver; edible seaweed, usu. Porphyra yezoensis or P. tenera, usu. dried and pressed into sheets
seeming; giving the appearance of; giving one the feeling of
hateful; abominable; poor-looking; amazing; fantastic; admirable
backing; support; backer; shield that protects one's back
to pay attention; to be watchful
that year; same year; same age
eldest daughter; first-born daughter
exaggerated; bombastic; highly colored; highly coloured
layman (esp. as opposed to a Buddhist monk); laity; local manners; modern customs; common; popular
childhood friend; friend from infancy; old playmate
to grow hot (e.g. water); to boil; to get excited (at); to erupt (in applause, cheering, etc.); to ferment; to melt (of metal)
to sleep; to die; to rest (in peace); to lie idle (e.g. of resources); to lie unused; (arch.) to close one's eyes
one's own child; one's own children
interruption (e.g. of a conversation)
to share (someone's) good luck; to follow (someone's) example; to enjoy the same benefits (of someone or something); to be named after
some; few; somewhat; to a certain extent; (arch.) many; (arch.) a lot
interval; period of time; among; between; good opportunity; chance
girl; daughter; baby girl; young woman