across; over; beyond; throughout (a period of time); for
tension; mental strain; nervousness
to associate with; to keep company with; to go out with; to go along with; to follow someone's lead; to accompany someone
to advance; to go forward; to precede; to go ahead (of); to make progress; to improve; to deepen
innocence; insentient (i.e. plants, inanimate objects, etc.); free from obstructive thoughts; to pester someone (for cash, etc.)
to release a shutter (camera); to click a shutter
ball; sphere; bead (of sweat, dew, etc.); drop; ball (in sports); pile (of noodles, etc.); bullet
something like ...; things like ...; someone like ...; the likes of ...
to shine; to glitter; to be bright
to be surprised; to be amazed; to be frightened; surprise (e.g. surprise party)
I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal
to be careful; to pay attention; to take care
flash (esp. of a camera); flashlight; very short scene in a film or TV show; newsflash
to cut; to cut through; to sever (connections, ties); to turn off (e.g. the light); to terminate (e.g. a conversation); to hang up (the phone); to punch (a ticket)
before very long; soon; someday; of the previously mentioned; of that number; among them
to get used to; to grow accustomed to; to become skilled in; to become experienced at; to become tame; to become domesticated
in comparison to; rather than
to take; to pick up; to pass; to hand; to get; to obtain; to adopt (a method, proposal, etc.)
recoil; hesitation; flinching; shrinking back
embarrassing; embarrassed; ashamed; disgraceful; shameful
in this way; thus; such; uh...
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
sounding; probing; probe; stylet; spy
though; notwithstanding; although
to come out; to fall out; to fade; to discolour; to wear a hole (e.g. clothes); to leave (e.g. a meeting); to be clear
the best one can do; one's best effort; with all one's might; to the best of one's ability
innocent; naive; artless; unsophisticated; pure; fresh
inner thoughts; real intention; at heart; deep down; inner center (centre)
warm and fluffy; soft; steamy hot (food); hot and flaky; feeling mentally tired; feeling of tired relief or accomplishment after effort or perseverance
without change; as is; just like; extremely similar; immediately; just after
counter for flat objects (e.g. sheets of paper); (arch.) counter for positions or roles; (arch.) counter for food portions (now only gyōza and soba); counter for ranking level
with a start; with a jump
toy; (person or thing treated as a) plaything
too; also; still; as before; even so; either way
with a flash; brightly; dazzlingly; sparklingly; brilliantly (shining)
perhaps; maybe; perchance; by some chance; by any chance
light; illumination; ray; happiness; hope; influence
sensitive; alert; aware; susceptible
immediately; right away; at once; instantly
to persevere; to persist; to insist that; to stick to (one's opinion); to remain in a place; to stick to one's post
setting the table; laying the table; setting up; getting one's ducks in a row; running interference
request; favour (to ask); wish; please
to make war (on); to wage war (against); to compete (against); to struggle (against adversities, etc.); to fight