bare (naked) body; complexion (e.g. face)
bust (measurement); breasts; bosom; bust (sculpture); half-length portrait
to pat (e.g. dog); to rub; to stroke; to fondle
continuation; continuance; going on; resuming
control (of a machine, device, etc.); control (over an opponent, one's emotions, etc.); governing; management
stout-hearted; firm; courageous; brave; tough
(not) at all; (not) a bit; (not) in the least; (not) in the slightest
curve; turn; curveball; curve ball; (wine) cellar
straight; as the crow flies
to connect; to link together; to pull together; to close tightly; to purse (e.g. lips)
to drip; to drop; to trickle; to overflow (with freshness, beauty, etc.)
right beside; close to; nearby
delicacy; tact; considerateness; sensitivity; thoughtfulness
opening fully; full throttle; full power
poor; pitiful; piteous; pitiable
treat; banquet; feast; thank you (for the meal); that was a delicious meal
to conform to; to agree with; to be adapted to; to be based on
paradise; heaven; Kingdom of Heaven
unqualified; without qualifications
unexpressed; unspoken; implied; implicit
consistency; coherence; one kan (approx. 3.75 kg, 8.3 lb); one piece of sushi
being out of time; passing the deadline; time-out
(jumping) nimbly; light-footed; boing; used at sentence end to affect cuteness
punishment; spanking; smacking; chastisement; scolding
halo; hello; hallo; harrow
Japanese sea perch (Lateolabrax japonicus, esp. referring to an adult); Japanese sea bass
likability; favorability; popularity
the good you do for others is good you do yourself; those who are kind benefit themselves; (lit.) compassion is not for other people's benefit; you can't save others (from themselves)
uneasily; restlessly; erratically
turning around; spinning around; curling up; round and charming (e.g. eyes)
fortitude; perseverance; stoicism; patience
hot spring; onsen; hot spring resort; hot spring spa
ryokan; traditional inn; Japanese-style lodging, usu. professionally-run
sleeping during the day; (afternoon) nap; siesta
sushi shop; sushi restaurant; sushi bar
mid-sized konoshiro gizzard shad (i.e. about 15 cm in size)