to project; to reflect; to cast (shadow)
strange; odd; unexpected; change; incident; disturbance
on one hand; on the other hand
as usual; as always; as before; as ever; still
defenseless; defenceless; unprotected; vulnerable
doing things at one's own pace (e.g. slower than others); doing things one's own way (esp. in an inconsiderate manner)
(not) so much; (not) that much
eager; earnest; strenuous; fervent; assiduous; with utmost effort
at last; finally; barely; narrowly; just
to rub; to chafe; to strike (match); to lose (e.g. a match); to forfeit; to squander one's money (e.g. through gambling, Pachinko, etc.)
after (practically) no time; immediately after; just; having no time to
to show up; to appear; to turn up
older sister; elder sister
young (usu. of a woman); blooming; in the prime of youth; with a charm appropriate to one's age
woman; female; feminine gender
to start to say; to attempt to say; to be about to say; to speak to; to address
to stop (moving); to come to a stop; to stop (doing, working, being supplied); to come to a halt; to alight; to perch on
(young) seductress; temptress; little devil; imp
to sense; to suspect; to get an inkling (of something); to get wind of; to smell (e.g. danger); to become aware of (e.g. a plot)
all; entire; whole; altogether
agreement; consent; same opinion; same view; same meaning
betrayer; traitor; turncoat; informer
to search for; to look for; to hunt for; to search (a house, pocket, etc.); to search through; to rummage in (e.g. a drawer)
special directive; special order; special mission; special appointment
infiltration; sneaking in; going undercover
on the occasion of; circumstances; juncture
import; importation; introduction; afferent
merchant; trader; tradesman; dealer; shopkeeper
conduct; behaviour; movements; gesture; performance (on stage, etc.); dance
juice; soft drink (usu. fruit-based); sweetened drink
this way (of doing); this method; this sort (of thing); this type
prank; practical joke; horseplay; mischievous trick
rest; recess; vacation; holiday; dormancy (of a silkworm prior to moulting)
to disappear (of people or animals); to go (away); to leave; to no longer exist
holiday house; vacation home; villa; prison; jail
note (letter) left behind; will
trouble; problem; mess; difficulty; nuisance
oh!; ah!; oh dear!; good grief!; dear me!; thank God!
to pay (e.g. money, bill); to brush off; to wipe away; to drive away (e.g. one's competitors); to sell off (something unneeded); to dispose of; to pay (e.g. attention)
sharp sighted; easily awakened