alteration; defacement; debasement; falsification; forgery
to speak; to say; to vocalize
to heal; to cure; to satisfy (e.g. hunger, thirst); to alleviate (e.g. sorrow, fatigue)
advertisement; advertising; announcement; notice
to read and understand; to take in; to sense from external cues; to read (someone's) mind; to read (calibration, tape, etc.); to scan (bar code)
to be accompanied by; to be attended by; to take along (someone); to conquer; to subjugate; to subdue
just because; even if; even though
state of mind; (one's) mental state
to take on a role; to take part
hegemony; leadership; initiative
to paint over; to paint out; to fill in; to cover completely (with paint)
to ill-treat; to bully; to torment; to be tough on (e.g. one's body); to treat harshly
not yet known; unknown; strange
fan; enthusiast; lover (of); fan (e.g. electric)
toy; (person or thing treated as a) plaything
welcome!; nice to see you!
emphasis; highlight; stress; stressed point
the West; the Occident; Western countries
to hear; to catch (the sound of something); to hear about (rumour, etc.); to overhear; to get used to hearing
look; appearance; spectacle; sight; observation meditation; outlook on ...
to be weary; to be worn out; to be fed up (with); to be sick of; to be dejected; to be dispirited
Japanese person; Japanese people
feminine; womanly; female
to create (an atmosphere, feeling, etc.); to produce; to engender
tightly; closely; exactly; precisely; suddenly (stopping); perfectly (suited)
nonchalant; unconcerned; in a casual manner
getting closer; drawing nearer; being not much different; being near (age, skill, etc.); becoming close (i.e. friendly); becoming intimate
flustered; confused; panicked
abruptly; suddenly; all of a sudden; without warning
autograph; signature; sign; signal; indication
to collect information; to gather knowledge
to leave behind; to put off; to postpone
restlessly; nervously; uneasily; in a fidget
peaceful; tranquil; calm; restful
destructive blast; blowing up; explosion
eggs; egg; (hen's) egg; (an expert) in the making; beginning; origin
tolerant; generous; lenient; broad-minded; magnanimous
high spirits; high energy; go!; go-man-go!; fashionably clothed and assertive (esp. of a woman); flashy