any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand
inside one's heart; in one's mind
triumphant pose assumed by an athlete
pitiful; unfortunate; poor; unpardonable; regrettable
consultation; discussion; discussing; asking (somebody) for advice
to enliven (e.g. a conversation); to animate; to engage in enthusiastically; to become successful and well known
but; however; even; however; no matter how; ... or something; either ... or ...
quiet; still; surreptitious
private talk; confidential talk; secret talk
kitchen; galley; (Internet) troll
horizontal (as opposed to vertical); lying down; side-to-side (as opposed to front-to-back); width; side (of a box, etc.); beside
break room; lounge (e.g. in an onsen); resting room
to look displeased; to frown; to scowl; to look grave; to look serious
men and women; man and woman; both sexes; both genders
light (i.e. not heavy); feeling light (i.e. offering little resistance, moving easily); light (i.e. of foot); effortless; non-serious; minor; slight
small quantity; little; little while; short distance
beyond expectations; beyond what one expected; not foreseen; exceeding assumptions
there; over there; genitals; private parts; that far; that much
to take the blame; (lit.) to cover oneself in mud
thought; imagination; mind; desire; wish; love
genuine article; real thing; real deal
control; management (e.g. of a business)
court lady; lady-in-waiting
head; chief; merit; strong point; superiority; major
behind; rear; after; later; remainder; the rest; more (e.g. five more minutes)
shrine; palace; imperial residence; Imperial prince; Imperial princess; headboard with built-in shelves, drawers, etc.
entering; setting (of the Sun); containing; content; income; beginning
few; a little; scarce; insufficient; seldom
anxiety; uneasiness; worry; apprehension; fear; insecurity
to hold in one's arms (e.g. a baby); to embrace; to hug; to have (a thought or feeling); to hold; to harbour (suspicion, doubt, etc.)
to open the lid; to lift a lid; to open the lid (on); to make public; to start (something); to look at the results (consequences, outcome, effect)
anticlimax; let-down; disappointment; loss of interest
manner; demeanour; demeanor; bearing
to colour; to color; to apply make-up; to decorate; to garnish
appearance; shape; form; atmosphere; look; feel
rumour; rumor; report; hearsay; gossip; common talk
reliable; dependable; trustworthy; sure
face; visage; look; expression; honor; honour
to exchange glances; to look at each other; to postpone; to put off; to contrast; to compare
to advance; to go forward; to precede; to go ahead (of); to make progress; to improve; to deepen
as (X, then Y); with; in accordance with; in proportion to
topic of discussion; agenda