soft; tender; gentle; mild; light (topic, book, etc.); informal
crisp (not moist or juicy); crunchy; crunching sound (of walking on snow, frost, sand, etc.); doing skillfully and efficiently; doing quickly; (arch.) sound of pouring liquid
three (long cylindrical things); three-of-a-kind (in a dealt hand)
luminous body (e.g. of a shooting star); bright metal; fish with a silver-blue sheen (e.g. sardines, mackerel); 20-point card; bright
treasure; treasured item; prized possession
kind; sort; type; equal; match; peer
to watch to the end; to ascertain; to determine; to know thoroughly; to obtain a deep understanding of
unrelated; irrelevant; unconcerned; unconnected
to throw out one's chest; to be puffed up with pride
laugh; laughter; smile; sneer; sex aids (e.g. dildos, pornographic books, erotic woodblock prints, etc.)
to spill; to fall out of; to peek through; to become visible (although normally not); to escape (of a smile, tear, etc.)
to make fun of; to look down on; to make light of
words of praise; eulogy; compliment
charm; fascination; glamour; glamor; attraction; appeal
gloss; luster; mellowness (of a voice); youthfulness (e.g. of skin); interest; appeal
looking at someone (with upturned eyes); glancing upwards (at someone)
parched; dried-up; empty; hollow; rattling; clattering
attentive; scrupulous; tactful; tasteful; smart
thank you; thanks; much (thanks); very (sorry); quite; really; somehow
friendly chat; pleasant chat; lighthearted talk; friendly conversation
one's share; one's portion
to look slightly doubtful; to look puzzled; (lit.) to bend one's head slightly to one side
helper; assistant; help; assistance
bright and clear (weather, sky, etc.); perfectly (fine weather); nicely dry (laundry, air, etc.); crisply (fried, cooked, etc.); frankly; open-heartedly
to act timid; to show diffidence; to be hesitant; to appear embarrassed; to look ashamed
indeed; really; very; extremely; absolutely; certainly
division of work; sharing out the work; splitting into groups (e.g. to search for someone); separating into parties
discovery; detection; finding
both (people); the two of them
prosperity; thriving; flourishing
same feeling; same sentiment; same opinion; sympathy; agreement; concurrence
skillful; skilful; adroit; clever; shrewd; ingenious
as necessary; if necessary; as the need arises; as occasion demands; where appropriate
tool; implement; means; furniture
devising (a way); contriving; device; design; dedication to spiritual improvement (esp. through Zen meditation)
race; tribe; species; genus; stellar population (i.e. population I, II and III)
to talk about; to speak of; to recite; to chant; to indicate; to show
withdrawal; retraction; revocation; repeal
to begin to say; to start talking; to broach (a matter); to be the first to say; to suggest (doing); to propose
to look after; to take care of; to be put in charge of; to be given responsibility for; to withhold (an announcement); to reserve (judgment)
end (e.g. of street); tip; beginning; start; odds and ends; scrap
metamorphosis; disguise; transformation; shapeshifting; morphing