... is the reason; ... is my excuse
together (with); at the same time; in a lump
first storm of spring; strong winds during the change from winter to spring
to garnish; to accompany (as a card does a gift); to add to as support; to prop up; to accompany (as an aid, guide, translator, etc.); (arch.) to mimic
memory; recollection; remembrance; storage
owner; proprietor; possessor (e.g. of talent, beauty, etc.)
bad feeling; feeling bad; disagreeable; unpleasant; revolting; gross
underhand grip; backhand grip (e.g. in tennis); unexpected twist; turning the tables (on an opponent)
to take; to pick up; to pass; to hand; to get; to obtain; to adopt (a method, proposal, etc.)
like; similar to; as with; in the same way
feelings; thoughts; meaning
to run along; to run beside; to follow (a policy, plan, etc.); to act in accordance with; to meet (wishes, expectations, etc.); to satisfy
to be inferior to; to be less good at; to fall behind
pride; self-confidence; thinking highly of oneself; being proud of one's abilities or achievements
slipping out (a chuckle, giggle); unintentionally (letting out a quiet laugh)
to float; to set afloat; to show on one's face (smile, sadness, etc.); to recall; to call to mind
how do you do?; nice to meet you; adieu; farewell; bon voyage
to hold back (e.g. emotions); to rein in (e.g. a horse, unruly people); to get the better of; to control; to command
to pretend not to see; to turn one's back on
spine; line of the backbone; seam down the back (of clothing)
to stretch; to extend; to straighten out; to be flattened; to spread (of paint, cream, etc.); to stretch out (e.g. of a hand); to extend
posture; pose; position; attitude; approach; stance
counter for flat objects (e.g. sheets of paper); (arch.) counter for positions or roles; (arch.) counter for food portions (now only gyōza and soba); counter for ranking level
thin or light silk; sheer silk; veil (mystery)
to flutter (in the wind); to wave; to turn over; to flip over; to suddenly change (attitude, opinion, etc.); to suddenly switch
base of the throat; bottom of the neck
dignity; quality; grace; panache; level
beyond one's control; nothing one can do
what kind of; what sort of; what; no matter what (kind of); whatever; any
frustrated (over a failure, humiliation or injustice); annoyed; chagrined; (bitterly) disappointed; bitter; vexed
interesting; fascinating; amusing; funny; enjoyable; fun
eyes sparkling; with shining eyes; for one's eyes to gleam
to praise; to commend; to compliment; to speak well of; to speak highly of
any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand
to take out; to get out; to put out; to reveal; to submit (e.g. thesis); to turn in; to publish
envious; jealous; enviable (position, etc.)
embarrassing; embarrassed; ashamed; disgraceful; shameful
favourite dish (favorite); favourite food
the past; bygone days; one's past (that one would prefer remained secret); past (tense); preterit; previous life
childhood friend; friend from infancy; old playmate
suddenly and forcefully (e.g. jerk, poke, shove); in a single gulp; in one go
to draw or pull something towards oneself (e.g. chair)
not only ... (but also); not just; as well as
moreover; furthermore; nevertheless; and yet