dullard; indecisive person
to torment; to pain; to inflict (physical) pain; to harass; to cause (emotional) pain; to afflict
heart; mind; bottom of one's heart; core (of one's character); centre; center; heart (organ)
pillow; bolster; introduction (e.g. to a rakugo story); lead-in
having at one's mercy; trifling with; toying with; playing with; making a fool of; leading around by the nose
to end; to be finished; to die; to perish; to do utterly; to do completely
dimly; faintly; absentmindedly; vacantly; idly; aimlessly
to swell; to become swollen; to become puffy (e.g. face from lack of sleep); to become bloated (esp. from fluid retention)
wrinkled; full of wrinkles
ruffled (hair, brush bristles, etc.); unkempt; dishevelled; idling away time; dawdling; dilly-dallying
to drag; to trail; to force (someone) along; to drag (along); to prolong; to drag out
dress; attire; clothing; getup; outfit; personal appearance
to project; to protrude; to pop out (e.g. eyes); to jump out; to rush out
care; looking after; trouble; bother; good offices; recommendation
to take over (someone's duties, business, etc.); to inherit; to succeed to; to hand over
good-quality; superior in quality
knowing; being aware (of); (an) acquaintance
easy; simple; easygoing; lighthearted; simplistic
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow (i.e. bending of the body); bowing; reward
action; operation; process; agency; effect; function
request; favor; favour; reliance; dependence; trust
seat; bench; temporary job while looking for a better job or until one marries
to think about; to send one's heart out to; to give more than a passing thought to; to think of something far away; to think nostalgically upon (esp. one's hometown)
Sunday; nth day (of the month); counter for days; Japan
interval; period of time; among; between; good opportunity; chance
holiday; vacation; day off; time off; leave; furlough
to meet; to face someone; to co-star; to appear together; to be matched; to face against
to disappear (of people or animals); to go (away); to leave; to no longer exist
two shot; photograph of two people (usu. male and female); photograph of a couple; man and woman being alone together; phone dating service that randomly connects two people for a conversation
on the surface; ostensibly; superficially; apparently
calm; peace; serenity; composure; equanimity; presence of mind
delay; putting off; procrastination
conflict; complication; troubles; discord
to be visible; to be clear; to be evident; to be certain
on this occasion; now; in these circumstances; with this opportunity
confident; full of confidence; cocky; full of oneself