to hug someone close; to hold someone tight; to embrace closely
no, not like that (but like this)
to spill over and fall; to scatter (petals, leaves, etc.)
creaking; squeaking; packing in tightly; cramming; hard (pressing, tying, twisting, etc.); tightly
to loosen; to slacken; to relax (attention, efforts, etc.); to let down (one's guard); to relax (a rule); to ease (e.g. restrictions)
proximity; nearness; soon; nearby
to struggle in the water; to sink below the surface and become unable to breathe; to (nearly) drown; to indulge in; to lose one's head over something; to be addicted
image of a bride dressed in her wedding gown (wedding kimono, etc.)
to polish; to shine; to brush (e.g. teeth); to refine (e.g. a skill); to improve; to cultivate
reason; reasoning power; (one's) sense
with a bump; with a clunk
wish; desire; hope; prospect; expectation; (one's) hopes
one-by-one; separately; every single; each and every; without omission
handsome man; man's looks; good looks; manliness
lovely; dear; beloved; pitiable; pitiful
as one would expect; naturally; indeed; still; all the same; after all
to turn one's hand to; to reach out one's hand; to get involved in; to make a move on; to strike; to beat
what is to be done?; what should (I) do?; what (am I) to do?
to love (someone weaker than oneself); to be affectionate towards; to treat with tender loving care
to put one's strength into
to load (a gun, etc.); to charge; to put into (e.g. emotion, effort); to include (e.g. tax in a sales price); to hang over; to shroud
average (normal, ordinary) year; every year; annually
cheerful; jovial; weather; season; spirit of yang
zigzag-shaped paper streamer often used to adorn Shinto-related objects; hornbeam (deciduous tree in the birch family)
to become damp; to become moist; to become wet; to lack energy; to be in a slump; to be in low spirits
coffee shop; tearoom; coffee lounge; coffeehouse; cafe
to be late; to be delayed; to fall behind (in a race, one's studies, etc.); to lag behind; to be bereaved of; to be preceded by (someone) in death
to be caught; to be arrested; to hold on to; to grasp; to find (e.g. proof); to get (e.g. a taxi)
actual place; actual location; the spot; place where one is currently living
meeting up; gathering; assembly; set
past middle age; nearing old age; near-elderly; age 40
to walk noisily; to walk loudly
cause of offense; cause of offence; annoyance; spasms; convulsions; cramps
meeting together; introduction; costarring; appearing together; being matched; facing off
hospitality; reception; treatment; (light) refreshment; entertaining with food and drink; treat
defect; deficiency; imperfection; Yours in haste
to be relieved; to feel relieved
participation; joining; entry; adherence
very; much; greatly; a lot of
hobby; pastime; tastes; preference; liking
exchange (e.g. cultural); interchange; interaction; alternating current; AC