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
clandestine meeting (of lovers); assignation; tryst; (lovers') rendezvous
tranquil; calm; quiet; mild (weather); balmy
in the twinkling of an eye; in a flash
unconsciously; without knowing it; unwittingly; unawares
leaflet; flyer; scattering; 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 (stone) guardian lion-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)
first thing in the morning
donor; contributor; provider
presentation (of a gift, prize, 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
stillness; silence; quiet; hush; calm; serenity
to sniff out; to get wind of
stealthy steps; soft steps
to be too late; to be too slow
the other day; previously; last time; last (Sunday, summer, etc.); previous (e.g. mayor, chapter)
cooking stove; burner (gas, electric, etc.); range; cooktop; hob
carrot (Daucus carota); Asian ginseng (Panax ginseng)
to get used to; to get familiar with; to get skillful (in doing); to become proficient
(small crunchy) dried sardines
to remove; to deinstall; to take away; to set apart
looking at someone (with upturned eyes); glancing upwards (at someone)
edged tool; cutting instrument; knife
tightly; tautly; (springing, straightening) up; suddenly; intuitively; instinctively
large pink (Dianthus superbus var. longicalycinus); woman who displays the feminine virtues of old Japan