to one's heart's content; as much as one wants; as hard as one can; resolution; decisiveness; determination
even at the best of times; already; (even) under normal circumstances; in addition to; as it is
unexpected; unforeseen; inconceivable
to bring near; to bring close; to let go near; to associate with; to bring (people) together; to let come near (of a person)
slightly; lightly; thinly; faintly; dimly
to be transparent; to show through
to slouch; to stoop; to bend forward; to lean forward
staring at; scrutinizing; scrutinising
being startled; getting a shock
cherry fruit (esp. sweet cherry, Prunus avium)
reflection in a mirror; reflected image; inverse (of a point); mirror image
to bring; to take (something) along; to fetch; to get
addressing (someone) without using a suffix such as "-san" or "-chan" (considered impolite)
to ask a question; to begin to ask a question
chunk; lump; thick slice; cutting into chunks
invitation; introduction; temptation
to show signs of ...; to have the appearance of ...
volume (sound level); volume (books); volume; substantial quantity (e.g. hearty meal); any kind of adjustment knob, not necessarily for sound
dramatic (improvement); remarkable (difference); marked; (far) better; exceptional
a little bit; a little while
that child; that kid; that boy; (arch.) you
tedious; boring; being fed up with
nonchalant; unconcerned; in a casual manner
to take out (e.g. garbage); to put out (e.g. dishes on table); to serve (e.g. meal); to get out (e.g. food from cupboard); to submit (e.g. ideas, opinions); to provide for
to one's regret; regrettably; unfortunately; what can be done about ...; ... cannot be helped
to be caught; to be captured; to be taken prisoner; to be seized with (fear, etc.); to be a slave to; to stick to
tendency; trend; inclination
cool; refreshing; clear (e.g. eyes); bright; clear; distinct
to filch; to snatch; to steal (an idea, work, etc.); to plagiarize; to arrest; to nab
to become damp; to become moist; to become wet; to lack energy; to be in a slump; to be in low spirits
impudent; shameless; brazen; forward; audacious; cheeky
it cannot be that...; it is highly unlikely that...; it is impossible that...
if you don't mind; if you like; if you feel up for it; if you're interested
to go into; to come into; to penetrate; to become complicated
one's dearest wish; Buddha's vow to save humanity
to become loose; to slacken (e.g. rope); to become less tense; to relax; to slacken (e.g. coldness, supervision); to become lax; to become softer (e.g. ground, facial expression)
to grow hot (e.g. water); to boil; to get excited (at); to erupt (in applause, cheering, etc.); to ferment; to melt (of metal)
the Dragon (fifth sign of the Chinese zodiac); hour of the Dragon (around 8am, 7-9am, or 8-10am); east-southeast; third month of the lunar calendar
to be cut out for (e.g. a job); to be suited (to)
to connect; to link together; to pull together; to close tightly; to purse (e.g. lips)
shameful; disgraceful; indecent; unseemly; unbecoming; improper
to use as an intermediary; to worry; to mind; to care
and; thereupon; because of that
claw crane; arcade game in which a crane is used to pick up stuffed toys, etc.