escape from reality; escapism; ostrichism
to long for; to yearn after; to admire; to be attracted by
ideal; perfect; most suitable; just right
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
to talk of one's dreams (esp. unrealistic, far-fetched ones); to dream out loud
marriage of an Imperial princess to a subject
point; tip; head (of a line); front; first; before; (the way) ahead
to stop (an activity); to cease; to discontinue; to cancel; to abandon; to give up
not feeling like doing ...; having no mind to ...; being in no mood for ...; having no intention of ...
now that you say that; now that you mention it
agile; nimble; casual (clothing); light (e.g. luggage); carefree; with limited responsibility
to let go of; to release; to part with (e.g. a possession); to relinquish; to send away (e.g. one's child); to let go
to be effeminate; to be a fop; to break into a smile; to grin
brush tip; first on a list; head; chief
childhood friend; friend from infancy; old playmate
to float; to be suspended; to rise to the surface; to appear; to come to mind; to have inspiration
astringent; bitter; austere; elegant (and unobtrusive); sour (look); glum
ordinary; common; free of charge; unaffected; as is; only
cheerful; jovial; weather; season; spirit of yang
fellow; guy; thing; object; he; she
together (with); at the same time; in a lump
beating (of the heart, with joy, excitement, etc.); palpitation; throbbing; pounding; fluttering
politics; political manoeuvre; political maneuver
come; come now; well; who knows; well now; let's see
now (when it is already much too late); at this stage; afresh; anew; again
banzai; hurray; something to cheer about; something worthy of celebration; giving up; throwing one's hands up
to raise; to bring to (someone's attention); to appeal to (reason, emotions, etc.); to work on (one's emotions); to complain; to sue (a person)
hopeless; futile; no use; beyond help; cannot be done
expressing one's feelings; communicating one's intention; declaration of intent
had better ...; had better not ...
talk; speech; topic; subject; discussions; negotiation; rumor
sympathy; compassion; pity
to teach; to instruct; to tell; to inform; to preach
service; duty; business; Buddhist religious services
at present; currently; so far; for now; for the time being
than; from; out of; except; but; more
marriage partner; spouse; wife-to-be; husband-to-be; future spouse
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
obstacle; hindrance; impediment; difficulty
outline; main points; generally; on the whole; general; rough
if you think about it; come to think of it
detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)
wife; (arch.) my dear; (arch.) dear; garnish (esp. one served with sashimi); embellishment
humour; humor; safety; health; in a good mood; in high spirits