among these; between these; of these; in here; in this
isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...
to turn misfortune into fortune (esp. through one's own efforts); to turn the potential disaster to one's advantage
to hold one's breath; to bate one's breath
to strain one's eyes; to look closely; to stare at
to pin down; to hold down; to cover (esp. a part of one's body with one's hand); to clutch (a body part in pain); to get a hold of; to obtain
schoolgirl; female student
chestnut-color; chestnut-colour
to come out; to fall out; to fade; to discolour; to wear a hole (e.g. clothes); to leave (e.g. a meeting); to be clear
skin; body (in the context of intimate bodily contact); surface; grain (e.g. of wood); disposition; temperament
hands and feet; limbs; person at one's beck and call; person at hand; reliable worker
to break; to be broken; to be folded; to give in; to back down; to turn (a corner)
floor; stage (for the narrator and the shamisen player); dining platform built across a river
to ring; to sound; to be popular; to be esteemed; to state; to insist
gait; walk; stride; trace (e.g. of route taken by hunted criminal); track; trail
(not) at all; (not) in the least; (none) whatsoever
to bend; to flutter; to wave; to yield to; to be swayed by; to bow to
knack; skill; bone; skeleton; cremated remains (esp. the bones); ashes
to stop walking; to pause
to separate; to part; to divide; to keep apart
to bend one's head slightly to one side; to look slightly doubtful
suddenly; abruptly; deliberately; slowly; gently
keyboard (piano, computer, etc.)
strumming; thrumming; plunking; plonking
to fall completely silent; to become still as death
pin (e.g. hairpin, bowling pin, golf pin, etc.); one (on dice, in cards, etc.); beginning; best; kickback
to become clear (water, air, etc.); to become transparent; to resonate clearly (e.g. voice); to become serene; to become tranquil; to pronounce as an unvoiced sound
to be conspicuous; to stand out
both hands; both arms; ten
short pause; short interval
suddenly; at once; considerably; very much; firmly; with an effort
to be crowded; to be packed; to be complex; to go into; to put into; to do intently
to slouch; to stoop; to bend forward; to lean forward
to play an instrument (esp. string instruments); to dance
with a slap; with a pop; without batting an eyelid; generously; cutesy suffix applied to names
to chase; to run after; to pursue
to hear; to hear by chance; to hear by accident; to catch (the sound)
classical music; classic; classical; classic (work); the classics
feeling refreshed; feeling relieved; neat; tidy; frank; open-hearted; completely
coffee shop; tearoom; coffee lounge; coffeehouse; cafe
should (be); bound (to be); nock (of a bow); nock (of an arrow); nock-shaped grip (between thumb and forefinger); wooden frame on the tip of the mast of a Japanese ship that prevents the hawser from falling out
investigation; inspection; examination; tune; note; melody
sure; certain; reliable; trustworthy; If I'm not mistaken; If I remember correctly