of late; lately; this part; this point; here
harbour; harbor; landing place; wharf; anchorage
to enliven (e.g. a conversation); to animate; to engage in enthusiastically; to become successful and well known
it was, wasn't it?; must have been; I think (it was); how might it have been?
to bloom; to blossom; to become lively (esp. of conversation); to become animated; to experience a golden age
this institution; the main institution
fox (esp. the red fox, Vulpes vulpes); fox (i.e. a sly person); soba or udon topped with deep-fried tofu; light brown; golden brown
abruptly (rising); slowly (rising); plump; rotund
to gesture to come closer; to beckon; to call; to summon
revolution; rotation; turning; turning (an aircraft or ship)
brocade; fine dress; fine clothes
women's bridal robe with trailing skirts worn over a kimono
to make a circle (of a motion, arrangement, etc.); to move (e.g. one's head) in a circle; to form (the shape of) a circle; to draw a circle
beginning; start; clue; lead; thread end
prattle; broken language; halting language; baby talk; imperfect speech; smattering
nightless gay quarters; nightless city
bare (naked) body; complexion (e.g. face)
to be late; to be delayed; to fall behind (in a race, one's studies, etc.); to lag behind; to be bereaved of; to be preceded by (someone) in death
moisture; damp; richness; warmth; financial leeway; gains
jewel; precious stone; gem
brilliant; bright; dazzling
unevenness (of colour, paint, etc.); irregularity; unevenness (of quality, results, behaviour, etc.); inconsistency; fickleness; capriciousness
bridal costume; wedding dress
little girl; maiden; young lady; female usually between 7 and 18 years old
to border; to fringe; to hem; to edge
elegant; graceful; refined; leisurely; comfortable; easy
to shrivel (e.g. cut vegetables, skin); to wilt; to fade; to wither; to be wizened
to melt (and become soft or liquid); to be enchanted (by); to be charmed; to be bewitched