positive (e.g. thinking); positive (photography); positive (electrical polarity)
negative (e.g. thinking); negative; negative (electrical polarity)
to pour oil on (something); to anoint with oil; to turn up; to add fuel (e.g. to a dispute); to rev up
yearning; longing; aspiration; adoration; admiration
year in, year out; always; 24-7
common camellia (Camellia japonica)
to trample underfoot; to tread on; to crush with a foot
serious matter; major incident; matter of grave concern; crisis
slovenly (appearance, work, etc.); sloppy; untidy; weak; feeble; weak-willed
to see through; to see the true nature of something
chatting without a break; talking without pause; amusing two-person dialogue (form of stand-up comedy)
to dress up as; to disguise oneself as; to play the role of
Lord; Sir; state minister (under the ritsuryo system); (arch.) you (in reference to someone of lower status)
guidance; lead; guide; primer; influence; connections
to become good-looking; to start looking appropriate (for something)
to knock (ideas) against each other; to present competing ideas; to have a lively exchange of ideas; to smash together; to crash into each other; to throw at each other
sense of urgency; feeling of high tension
to cool (e.g. from a high temperature to room temperature); to let cool; to dampen; to throw a damper on; to spoil
important person; influential figure; big shot; big thing; big one; big game
counselor; counsellor; adviser; advisor
aid; help; assistance; assistant; counselor; counsellor
faintly; weakly; dimly; fool; simpleton; dimwit
to see; to look; to watch; to try to
assistant; adjunct; lieutenant
distant (from someone); aloof; estranged; knowing little (of); ill-informed (about); ignorant (of)
servant; manservant; menial
surname; family name; hereditary title (used in ancient Japan to denote rank and political standing)
how do you do?; nice to meet you; adieu; farewell; bon voyage
children's story; fairy tale
to be scorched into; to be seared into; to make a strong impression; to be etched in (one's memory)
to colour; to color; to apply make-up; to decorate; to garnish
many times over; often; repeatedly; time after time
gushingly; copiously; profusely; in a steady stream
to polish; to shine; to brush (e.g. teeth); to refine (e.g. a skill); to improve; to cultivate
stagnation; deposit; sediment; faltering; hesitation; pause
innocence; insentient (i.e. plants, inanimate objects, etc.); free from obstructive thoughts; to pester someone (for cash, etc.)
to dance (orig. a hopping dance)
to take a breath; to gather one's breath; to catch one's breath; to take a rest; to take a break
(not even) a little; (not even) a tiny bit