gradually (progress into a state); in sequence; in order; in turn
brightness; brilliance; brilliancy; radiance; glitter
in accordance with; according to
to ask; to inquire; to blame (someone) for; to accuse of; to care about; to regard as important
to master (a skill); proprietor; manager; leader; chief; master (of arts, science, etc.); master (recording)
seiza; kneeling with the tops of the feet flat on the floor, and sitting on the soles
(fictional) character; character; personality; persona
change; alteration; difference; distinction; something wrong; abnormality
needle; pin; hook; stinger; thorn; hand (e.g. clock, etc.); pointer
gloss; luster; mellowness (of a voice); youthfulness (e.g. of skin); interest; appeal
to overflow; to brim over; to flood
very young; little; childish; immature
strong-minded; strong-willed; having great willpower
to become clear (water, air, etc.); to become transparent; to resonate clearly (e.g. voice); to become serene; to become tranquil; to pronounce as an unvoiced sound
skin; body (in the context of intimate bodily contact); surface; grain (e.g. of wood); disposition; temperament
chamber maid; female servant; area around the hips; waist area
(one's) figure; build; physique; style
to be shut; to close; to be locked; to tighten; to be tightened; to become sober
to be shut; to close; to be firm (of a body, face, etc.); to be well-knit; to be locked; to tighten
figure; body shape; build; somatotype; biotype; habitus
you could say; you might say; verging on the
unbelievable; incredible; implausible
to let out; to utter; to issue; to send; to leave; to depart
name; given name; title; fame; renown; pretext
great; grand; magnificent; outstanding; mighty
head (of a household, etc.); leader; owner; proprietor; subject (of a rumour, etc.); doer (of a deed); guardian spirit (e.g. long-resident beast, usu. with mystical powers)
to serve; to work for; to attend
listen!; you see; mind you; remember
sex fiend; lecher; pervert
finally; at last; in the end; after all; never (happened)
to leak out (a secret); to be exposed (a lie, improper behaviour, etc.); to be found out; to get away (of fish)
comprehension; understanding; enlightenment; spiritual awakening; satori
state (of mind); mental state; field (of activity); one's lot; circumstance; place
surely; clearly; without a doubt; in all probability; no matter how one slices it; no matter how one looks at it
it was, wasn't it?; must have been; I think (it was); how might it have been?