to paint; to plaster; to lacquer; to varnish; to spread; to smear
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
sweet voice; seductive voice
to let leak; to let out (e.g. light); to let out (a secret); to leak (information); to give utterance to (e.g. one's dissatisfaction); to vent; to wet one's pants
(those) who are; (that) which is; in the capacity of
to content oneself with; to be resigned to (one's fate); to be contented (satisfied) with (one's lot)
whispering into a person's ear
player (of a sport); athlete; team member
alternation; change; relief; relay; shift; substitution (sports, etc.)
dorayaki; dessert sandwich of two small sweet pancakes and red bean paste
to be slippery; to be slimy; to behave charmingly; to walk merrily
to succeed; to relieve; to take the place of; to substitute for; to be exchanged; to change (places with)
to wither; to wilt; to droop; to be dejected; to be disheartened; to be depressed
rugged; scraggy; angular; gnarled
full breasts; ample breasts; breast enlargement
effect; effectiveness; efficacy; effects (e.g. sound effects, visual effects, special effects)
the proof of the pudding is in the eating; the proof is in the pudding; don't knock it till you've tried it; you can't tell unless you try
filling; packing material; stuffing; padding
actually; really; truly; in practice; practically
now that it's come to this; since it's come to this
to inherit; to succeed; to take over
the future (usually distant); future tense; the world to come
opposition; resistance; antagonism; reverse; opposite; inverse
(a) step; one step; level; stage; small degree; small amount
evaluation; criticism; commenting on; assessment; estimation
shyness; fear of strangers; stranger anxiety
character (of a person); personality; disposition; characteristics; nature (of a thing, event, etc.)
shivering; feeling chilly; shuddering (with fear); feeling creepy; thrilled; excited
skillful; skilful; adroit; clever; shrewd; ingenious
ancient writing (i.e. Edo-period or older); classical literature; ancient Chinese character (pre-Qin period)
casual; unconcerned; nonchalant
change for the better; improvement; looking better (than before)
scenery; scene; landscape; scene (e.g. of a crime)
to live under another's roof; to become a dependent on; to flatten oneself (against); to lean in close to
confident; assured; self-assured; bullish (e.g. market)
peace (of mind); tranquility; tranquillity; serenity
sneakily; secretly; stealthily; on the sly
free (of restraint, controls, etc.); free (of cost); freelance; one-size
to a greater or lesser extent (degree); more or less