day by day; by the day; (arch.) daily; (arch.) every day
slow; time-consuming; late (in the day); towards the end (of the day or night); later (than expected or usual); late
frequency (of occurrence)
to decrease (in size or number); to diminish; to abate
majority; more than half; most (of); mostly; largely; mainly
humour; humor; safety; health; in a good mood; in high spirits
to go smoothly; to turn out well; to do the trick; to have peaceful relations
to be irritated; to get annoyed; to lose one's patience
plectrum; pick; drumstick for Japanese drums (e.g. taiko)
to be hit; to strike; to touch; to be in contact; to be equivalent to; to be applicable; to be right on the money (of a prediction, criticism, etc.)
falling into a doze; dozing off; nodding off
clicking; clopping; clacking
sound of footsteps; sense or sign that something is approaching
bulky; massive; thick; heavy
corridor; hallway; passageway
imitating; copying; mimicry; behavior; behaviour; action
to wait and see; to see how the land lies
with a rustling sound; rippling (of a stream, etc.); murmuring; slurping down (ochazuke); quickly and easily (e.g. write a letter); with ease
to become clear (water, air, etc.); to become transparent; to resonate clearly (e.g. voice); to become serene; to become tranquil; to pronounce as an unvoiced sound
elegant; refined; polished; high-quality goods; first-class article
yo!; hello there!; wow!; oh!; yah! (yell)
love; affection; attachment; craving; agape; Ireland
to name; to call; to christen; to term
tension; mental strain; nervousness
to loosen; to slacken; to relax (attention, efforts, etc.); to let down (one's guard); to relax (a rule); to ease (e.g. restrictions)
medium; average; moderation; middle school; China; volume two (of three); during (a certain time when one did or is doing something)
tedium; boredom; dullness; to feel bored; to get bored with; to get tired of
coolness; calmness; composure; all right; fine; OK
permission; approval; authorization; to permit; to authorize
thought; imagination; mind; desire; wish; love
anyhow; in any case; at any rate; at best; at most
to be lured; to be tempted; to go along with somebody's suggestion; to be talked into doing
curiosity; inquisitiveness
interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)
rash; thoughtless; careless; hasty; imprudent
open; spacious; extensive
making; producing; appearance (attire, make-up, etc.); build; physique; sashimi
furnishings; implements; equipment
luxurious; magnificent; extravagant; sumptuous
trembling; getting nervous; excited; thrilled
surplus; margin; leeway; composure; placidity; complacency