nape (of the neck); nucha
hairline; borders of the hair
to give an impression; to make an impression
long slits (esp. of eyes)
refreshingly; with a feeling of relief; shapely; neatly; cleanly; without trouble; clearly
dark (skin, complexion, etc.); swarthy; tanned
to be transparent; to be see-through; to be clear; to be clear (voice, sound)
to taper to a point; to become pointed; to become sharp; to look displeased; to look sour; to be on edge
slack; slackening; sagginess; dullness; letdown; depression
to surround; to encircle; to enclose
bellows (of an accordion, camera, etc.); cornice; rickrack; ricrac; pleated shape; accordion pleats
obi; kimono sash; paper wrapper on books, CDs, etc.; band; belt; cingulum
to decorate gaudily; to overdecorate; to deck out; to embellish
messenger; envoy; emissary
appetizer; starter; hors d'oeuvre
plump; fleshy; well-rounded; pleasant (fragrance); rich
to spread out; to lay out; to take a position; to impose widely (e.g. over a city)
to give (time, money, goods); to donate; to do; to perform; to apply (processing, makeup, etc.); to add (e.g. ornamentation, annotation)
rational; logical; coherent
kabuki; Japanese classical drama
showy; brilliant; gorgeous; florid; gay
looks; personal appearance; features
counter for small animals; counter for rolls of cloth (two han in size); (arch.) counter for horses; roll of cloth
reflector; reflective plate
male; man; excellence; greatness; best (of)
elite; best; pick; cream of the crop
to win the favour of (favor); to be acknowledged (e.g. by a superior); to measure up to
proficient; skillful; enjoying; satisfaction; satiation