to shoot a person to death
to connect; to link together; to tie; to fasten; to maintain; to preserve
creakingly; squeakingly; tightly (squeezing, pressing, etc.); (drinking) all in one sweep
to be filled with strength; to be filled with effort; to be enthusiastic about; to be tired (ironic)
laugh; laughter; smile; sneer; sex aids (e.g. dildos, pornographic books, erotic woodblock prints, etc.)
party (gathering, celebration, etc.); party (group, political, etc.)
garden; yard; courtyard; field (of action); area
hall; saloon; spacious room; reception room
rest; break; recess; intermission
to line up; to set up; to enumerate; to itemize; to be equal (to); to compare well (with)
just as (each) one likes; as (each) one pleases; as (each) one prefers; (each) in one's own way
to have been decided (so) that; to have been arranged (so) that
to accompany; to go hand in hand with; to be consequent upon; to be accompanied by; to bring with; to take with
to go uninvited; to call on without an invitation; to barge in on; to throng to; to crowd into; to converge upon
to wait for one's chance; to wait for an opportunity
nevertheless; at any rate; even so; all things considered; be that as it may
to steal a glance; to intercept and read (e.g. other people's email)
feeling; sense; impression
to charm; to attract; to fascinate; to entice
to have two things (at the same time) (e.g. good and bad points); to also have something (in addition to something else)
gentle; mild; meek; tender
to have both; to possess both; to combine with
originally; by nature; from the start
how should I put it?; what shall I say?; well, you know; like
very hard; with utmost effort; as hard as one can; with all one's might; for dear life; eagerly
distinction; difference; separate; different; exception; exclusion
flower; blossom; cherry blossom; beauty; blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms); ikebana; hanafuda
first; firstly; first of all; Introduction; Preface
elegance; grace; article; item; counter for items (of food, etc.); counter for dishes or courses (at a restaurant)
to soar; to fly high; to be whirled up; to make merry; to be ecstatic; to be in high spirits
final; eventual; ultimate
economy; economics; finance; (one's) finances; being economical; economy
main question; real issue at hand
splendid; fine; praiseworthy; creditable; legal; legitimate
to act (a part); to play (a role); to perform (a play, etc.); to put on (a production); to commit (a blunder); to disgrace oneself
statesman; administrator; politician; policymaker