difficult to ...; hard to ...
to compile; to bring together; to weave; to put together; to bring to a conclusion; to wrap up
carefree; free from worry
to compare; to make a comparison; to compete; to vie
dear (old); fondly-remembered; beloved; missed; nostalgic
outrageous; monstrous; appalling; inordinate; overambitious
restaurant (esp. Western-style)
grand; luxurious; lavish; great; large; big (e.g. storm)
manners; etiquette; propriety; manner of production (esp. of prose, poetry, etc.); way of making
formal; strict; ceremonious; stiff
commemoration; celebration; honoring the memory of something; turning something into a memento; memory
handsome man; man's looks; good looks; manliness
harmonious; peaceful; congenial; friendly; happy
to spring; to bound; to be stimulated; to be encouraged; to pay handsomely; to splurge
gum; rubber; eraser; condom
to cease; to stop; to be over
to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by
slip; omission; upshot; denouement; punch line (of a joke)
racing (of an engine); spinning one's wheels; running idle; fruitless effort; going nowhere; going round in circles
as expected; predictably; not surprisingly
after a bath; after taking a bath; large towel used after taking a bath; yukata worn after taking a bath
flushing (of one's cheeks); dizziness; rush of blood to the head
electricity; (electric) light
town; block; downtown; main street; street; road
semi-darkness; dim light; poor light; dusk; twilight
without cause; without reason
to tighten; to press hard
as a matter of fact; to tell the truth
present; gift; to give a present or gift
show one's real ability; illustration of the distinctive character of (something)
dainty; delicate; slender; fragile (e.g. furniture); delicate; frail
ticklish; embarrassed; awkward; ill at ease (esp. when receiving public praise)
entreaty; appeal; petition