to be in the news; to be talked about; to become a popular topic of conversation; to become the talk of the town; to become topical
as a child; when one was a child
(rolling) along; (rolling) over and over; with a bright, ringing sound (e.g. of a bell); (laughing) in a bright, high-pitched tone; (changing) frequently (of opinions, conversation topic, etc.); constantly; (losing) all too easily
to sympathize with; to sympathise with; to think of (a far-off person, place, etc.); to cast one's mind to; to worry about; to feel anxious about
to be visible to; to be seen by; to meet one's eyes
conversely; on the contrary
slow; clumsy; slow-witted; stupid
to lose; to miss (a chance, opportunity); to lose (a loved one); to be bereaved of; to concede (goals, points, etc.)
dramatic decrease; sharp drop; sudden fall
to concentrate one's effort (on something)
to hesitate to; to waver; to be hesitant about
goblin; apparition; monster; ghost; phantom; spectre
field of flowers; flower garden; flower bed
to make; to manufacture; to build; to construct; to prepare; to get ready; to dress (oneself in)
to feel depressed; to be down
to spread out (e.g. a futon); to lay out; to lay down (e.g. a cushion); to impose widely (e.g. martial law); to promulgate; to pin down; to hold down
that's got nothing to do with me; that's none of my business; that doesn't involve me
absurd; ridiculous; silly; ludicrous; nonsensical; asinine
to find out; to discover; to select; to pick out; to look out (from the inside); to be wide-eyed (in surprise, anger, etc.)
to measure; to weigh; to survey; to conjecture; to infer; to surmise
mirror; looking-glass; barrel head; page added at the beginning of a document mentioning its purpose, date, author, etc.; mirror-shaped mochi
unpleasant; revolting; feeling sick; feeling unwell; uncomfortable; annoying
one; 1; best; first; foremost; beginning; start
way; manner; school (e.g. of flower arrangement); class; rate; flow
bum; good-for-nothing; ne'er-do-well
unexpectedly; surprisingly; unexpected; unanticipated; unforeseen
to re-think; to think back upon; to change one's mind
following (e.g. someone's opinion); being servile to; adherence; compliance; emulation; mimicking
damn; damn it; feces; excrement; damn; damned; very
statement; remark; observation; utterance; speech; proposal
distinction; differentiation; discrimination; difference
valuation basis; appraisal standard
fair; impartial; just; fairness; impartiality; justice
hesitation; indecision; vacillation
lasciviousness; lechery; salaciousness; lust; sensuality; lewdness
stupid girl; stupid woman
to struggle in the water; to be drowning; to sink below the surface and become unable to breathe; to indulge in; to lose one's head over something; to be addicted
drama queen; (lit.) tragic heroine
person with an unhealthy romantic obsession
that kind of; of the sort; of the kind; such
to act (a part); to play (a role); to perform (a play, etc.); to put on (a production); to commit (e.g. a blunder); to disgrace oneself