pessimism; (taking a) gloomy view; discouragement; despondency; despair; disappointment
China and Japan; Chinese-Japanese; middle day (of a sumo tournament, theatrical run, etc.); day of an equinox
to clear; to make clear; to be unruffled; to look unconcerned; to look demure; to look prim
largish; biggish; on the large side; slightly larger; a little larger
protection; safeguard; guardianship; preservation; conservation
goosebumps; gooseflesh; goose pimples; rough skin; coarse skin
injury; wound; mistake; accident; loss
be (that) as it may; having said that
polite; courteous; civil; careful; close; thorough
speech; expression; wording; language
to be used to; to get accustomed to; to train; to discipline; to tack (in needlework); to baste
polite language (e.g. masu, desu)
obedient; meek; honest; frank; straight (e.g. hair); without peculiarity
to be surprised; to be bewildered; to be confused; to be flustered; to roll one's eyes up and down
to put one's strength into
preparation; arrangements
sometimes; occasionally; at times; seasonal; of the season; appropriate (for the season or occasion)
white makeup powder; (face) powder
groundwork; foundation; inclination; aptitude; undercoat; first coat
to dust; to remove dust; to slap; to hit (with the palm); to use up money
the eyes; expression of the eyes; area around the eyes
cheek rouge; blusher; blush
noon; midday; daytime; lunch
quantity; amount; generosity; magnanimity; pramana (means by which one gains accurate and valid knowledge; in Indian philosophy)
moderate; reserved; modest; temperate; restrained; low-key
to shine on; to illuminate; to compare (with); to refer to
complexion; colour; color; blood red
mirror; looking-glass; barrel head; page added at the beginning of a document mentioning its purpose, date, author, etc.; mirror-shaped mochi
(scrutinizing) carefully; (examining) thoroughly; (looking at) closely
hair style; way of dressing hair
to watch steadily; to stare
what's the matter?; what's wrong?; what happened (to) ...?; what have you done (with) ...?; where is ...?
face with no make-up; unpainted face; true face (of a country, celebrity, etc.); real face; sober face; sobriety
to check; to stop; to keep back
to remove; to take off; to drop (e.g. from a team); to remove (from a position); to leave (e.g. one's seat); to go away from; to dodge (a question, blow, etc.)
strict order; peremptory command
guidance; leadership; leading the way
Mr; Mrs; clan; he; him; counter for people