passion; enthusiasm; zeal
up to now; so far; traditional; conventional; usual
to stimulate one's appetite; to whet one's appetite
curiosity; inquisitiveness
New World (esp. the Americas, but also Australasia); new world
garlic (edible plant, Allium sativum)
to follow; to pursue; to die right after a loved one; to kill oneself after the death of a loved one; to follow an example set by earlier generations (or one's master, etc.)
silver; silver colour; (fig.) snow
gold (Au); golden; prosperous; money (esp. ōban coin); cash
long-awaited; much-awaited
to become aroused (of emotions, nerves, etc.); to become excited; to become stirred up; to be proud; to be haughty; to be pompous
to become quiet; to quiet down; to quieten down; to calm down; to die down; to subside
elegant; refined; polished; high-quality goods; first-class article
amorous; sexy; voluptuous; erotic
sentiment; sentimentality
vitality; energy; dynamism
to eat a mouthful; to take a bite
being reluctant to give out (pay, provide, etc.); giving out grudgingly
something out of the ordinary; variant; variety; person with an unusual character or background; unique figure; exceptional type
to add (one thing to another); to add (a few more words, an explanation, etc.)
righteous government; just rule; easy method; simple approach; orthodox way; proper way
nervousness; oversensitivity
to raise one's voice; to shout; to yell; to speak up (e.g. in protest); to speak one's mind
to have a feeling (that); to have a sensation (that)
pain; ache; soreness; damage; injury; wear
firmly; solidly; heartily
a-ha-ha (laughing loudly)
coochy-coo; hitchy-koo; kitchy-koo (tickling sound)
pleasant; delightful; enjoyable; joyful; cheerful; amusing
close; intimate; on good terms
contact; connectedness; rapport; mutual touching
to frolic about; to mess around
habit; (social) custom; practice; convention
opening (a door, window, etc.); leaving open; opening up (e.g. to the public); allowing (public) access
if you don't mind; if you like; if you feel up for it; if you're interested
to cross (legs or arms); to link (arms); to put together; to construct; to braid; to plait; to grapple
to get stuck with (some job); to end up with (something unpleasant)
painstaking; careful; meticulous; scrupulous; detailed; elaborate