to be visible; to be clear; to be evident; to be certain
to weigh on one's mind; to trouble one's heart; to be concerned about; to worry about
firmly; solidly; heartily
to boast of; to be proud of; to take pride in
clear; precise; definite; distinct
standard; basis; criterion; norm; reference; datum
glittering; sparkling; glistening; twinkling
to lie in wait (for); to be on the watch (for); to wait (for); to watch (for)
separate room; another room; special room; (arch.) concubine (of a noble)
immediately; at once; soon; before long; easily; readily
arbor; arbour; bower; summer house; square gazebo
cook; chef; tap; spigot; cock (male fowl); cock (penis)
confections; sweets; candy; cake
oneself; oneself; for oneself; personally
tightly (holding on); firmly; strongly (built); solidly; properly; well
to eat; to live on (e.g. a salary); to live off; to subsist on
amount necessary to fill a container (e.g. cupful, spoonful, etc.); drink (usu. alcoholic); full; one squid, octopus, crab, etc.; one boat; fully; to capacity
to line up; to set up; to enumerate; to itemize; to be equal (to); to compare well (with)
to appear; to come in sight; to become visible; to be expressed (e.g. emotions); to become apparent (e.g. trends, effects)
sister-in-law (spouse's older sister or older brother's wife); older stepsister; older adopted sister; non-blood-related older sister
good; OK; all right; fine; very well; will do
last drink (of sake); last glass; last cup
companion; follower; attendant; retinue
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
cold (to the touch); chilly; icy; (emotionally) cold; coldhearted; unfeeling
taking a seat; sitting down (in one's seat)
to open one's eyes wide (in astonishment, wonder, etc.); to be wide-eyed; to be amazed
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
expectation; anticipation; purpose; intention; others' opinions of one; speculation
mark; guide; purpose; aim; sight (on a firearm)
slipping out (a chuckle, giggle); unintentionally (letting out a quiet laugh)
one's face turning pale (ashen); the color being drained from one's face
curious; strange; unusual
type; kind; type (of person); (ideal) type; typewriter; typing
rare (or peculiar) animal
city; Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly
question; inquiry; enquiry
conclusion from reasoning, judgement or calculation based on something read or heard; reason; cause; meaning; circumstances; situation
to bring up a subject; to touch on a matter
(good) result; outcome; fruits (of one's labors); product; accomplishment
to be in high spirits; to be full of vigor (vigour); to be enthusiastic; to be eager; to stretch to breaking point