to compete with; to vie for
empire line (dress); empire silhouette; empire waist
elegance; refinement; grace; aroma
to blow (of the wind); to blow (one's breath); to breathe out; to play (a wind instrument); to blow (a whistle, trumpet, etc.); to emit (smoke, fire, etc.); to spout
to be surprised; to be bewildered; to be confused; to be flustered; to roll one's eyes up and down
opinion; view; comment; scolding; reprimand; rebuke
head-on; to one's face; squarely; directly; flatly (e.g. refuse)
light blue; pale blue; aqua
décolleté; décolletage; robe décolletée; low-cut dress; low-cut (neckline style); décolleté
to decorate; to ornament; to display; to exhibit; to mark (e.g. the day with a victory); to adorn (e.g. the front page)
waist; waistline; waist measurement
glove (esp. in sports); mitt; globe
height; stature; length (esp. of clothing); all (one has); everything; magnificence (of a waka poem, etc.)
to say; to tell; to state; to do
hand; arm; handwriting; penmanship; paw!; shake!
to trouble; to bother; to annoy
together (with); at the same time; in one lump; in the same category
dream; dream; hope; unrealistic aspiration; daydream; delusion
honorific/polite/humble prefix; honorific suffix
bride; (one's) daughter-in-law; wife
husband; groom; (one's) son-in-law
duty; sense of duty; honor; in-law; relation by marriage
Western-style clothes (cf. traditional Japanese clothes)
to be obsessive (about); to be overly concerned (with); to be particular (about); to pay special attention (to); to get stuck; to be obstructed
accessories; small articles; minor character; small fry; weak one
since when; from when; how long
eye color; eye colour; expression (of the eyes); look; countenance
elegant; refined; polished; high-quality goods; first-class article
to be affectionate towards; to show tenderness towards; to treat tenderly; to love
ordering (materials); placing an order; order
to be completed; to be finished; to be ready (e.g. to serve or eat); to be very drunk; to get plastered
depending on the situation; should time and circumstances permit
completion; finish; workmanship; result; outcome
mismatched; odd; irregular; inconsistent; incoherent; confused
to give an impression; to make an impression
to avoid meeting someone's gaze; to not look someone in the eyes
application; entry; request; subscription; offer; proposal
forcibly; by force; against one's will