string bikini; g-string; thong
to stick (to); to cling (to); to stay (e.g. in the office)
trifle; insignificant thing; (only) this much
dubious; puzzled; suspicious
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
miscreant; scoundrel; villain
to steam (food, towel, etc.); to be hot and humid; to be sultry
honest to a fault; foolishly honest; naively honest
advice; counsel; suggestion; tip; hint
to catch fire; to provoke; to catch fire from; to be ignited
lightly rolling (of a small and round thing); pleasant, high-pitched sound (e.g. bell, young woman's laughter); changing frequently (e.g. conversation, plans); (occurring) in rapid succession (e.g. sumo wrestlers being defeated); roly-poly; chirp chirp (sound of insects); ribbit ribbit (sound of frogs)
to be sullen; to be offended; to be huffy; to be stuffy; to be stifling; to be muggy
to draw near; to draw closer; to press (e.g. for an answer); to hound
centimeter; centimetre; centi-; 10^-2; sentimental
to become misty; to become hazy; to get blurry; to grow dim; to be overshadowed; to be upstaged
(secret) date; clandestine meeting; assignation; tryst; rendezvous
tranquil; calm; quiet; peaceful
in the twinkling of an eye; in a flash
unconsciously; unwittingly; unawares
scattering; leaflets; sushi rice in a box or bowl with a variety of ingredients sprinkled on top; writing in an irregular hand
hurried recruitment; urgent recruitment
free (of charge); gratuitous
ingenious idea; excellent plan; bright idea
to be worried about; to be concerned for someone's welfare
to accept; to receive (an application); to (be able to) take (food, medicine, etc.); to bear; to be affected by; to take damage from
spotlight; public eye; public's attention; goldfish bowl
to threaten; to intimidate; to be threatening
to call each other; to call out to one another
daring; fearless; intrepid; bold; tough
lion; left-hand guardian dog at a Shinto shrine
pity; sympathy; compassion; affection; love
to hang (something) on (something); to throw on (clothes); to hook; to catch; to cheat; to evade payment; to drink (alcohol)
buh-boo (from sound of 'wrong' buzzer in quiz shows, used when somebody says an incorrect answer)
first thing in the morning
donor; contributor; provider
presentation (e.g. of a gift, etc.)
to decorate; to ornament; to display; to exhibit; to mark (e.g. the day with a victory); to adorn (e.g. the front page)
sidelong glance; flirtatious glance
to see; to look; to examine; to look over; to look after; to attend to; to experience
day by day; every day; by the day