preface; introduction; preamble
to be needed; to be wanted
column (e.g. in newspaper); stand-alone feature article framed by a box
layer; stratum; class; stratum; sheaf; counter for stories (of a building)
story of one's experience; recounting of one's experiences; narrative; testimonial
to stick into (of something with a sharp point); to prick; to pierce; to resonate emotionally; to move
gravure; photogravure; rotogravure; gravure picture
to cut into (a conversation); to interject
meaning; point (e.g. of a statement); gist; goal; intent; object
running fast; double time; cantering; doing things in a hurry
to change color (esp. leaves, fruit, flowers) (colour); to turn crimson (e.g. leaves in autumn); to begin to redden; to ripen; to grow ripe
charming; captivating; bewitching; seductive; coquettish
one night; one evening; all night; overnight
deliberately; carefully; thoroughly; without rushing
to melt (and become soft or liquid); to be enchanted (by); to be charmed; to be bewitched
to lay hands on; to touch; to care for; to look after; to make off with; to steal
passion; enthusiasm; zeal
to brew (sake, etc.); to cause; to bring on; to bring about
to put to bed; to lay down lengthwise; to put a thing on its side; to set something aside unused; to let lie idle; to ferment
reliable; trustworthy; hopeful; promising
carrying a person in one's arms; princess carry; bridal carry
to lift (a person) in one's arms; to help (a person) sit up
play; recreation; play (theatre); performance; staging; praying
deadly serious; deadly earnest
figure; design; twill weave; pattern of diagonal stripes; style (of writing); figure (of speech); design
to hold in one's arms (e.g. a baby); to embrace; to have sex with; to make love to; to sit on (eggs); to brood
carpenter's square; instigation; suggestion
one's own judgement (judgment); decision made without consulting others; arbitrary decision; dogmatism
new rice; first rice crop of the year; novice; beginner; newcomer
some nerve (as in 'you must have some nerve to ...')
to get angry; to become perverse
to have sex; to have a physical relationship
(poor) treatment; (bad) behavior; behaviour; action; act
long, slender and well-proportioned; smooth, continuous (movement)
instead; but (on the other hand)
without; but if; otherwise; or else
overnight stay; stopover; inn; hotel; anchorage; night duty
entertainment (of guests; esp. in the corporate world); treating (to food and drinks); wining and dining