elucidation; explicit statement; specification
to breathe out; to exhale
how long; how far; how much
everyday life; daily life
language learning ability; foreign language skills; linguistic ability
growth; development; stretching (one's body, e.g. when waking up); (ability to) spread (of paint, cream, etc.); elongation; extension
estimate; guess; direction; bearings; registration mark (printing); approximately
aim; goal; prospect; outlook
valid; proper; right; appropriate; reasonable
what little ... one has; tiny amount of; paltry
postponement; deferment; hesitation; delaying; suspended sentence
prudence; discretion; thought; consideration
criterion; standard; yardstick; rough estimate; approximation
an instant; a split second; no time at all; (lit.) time of an "ah!"
rule; regulation; settlement; conclusion; habit; custom
lady attendant; female servant; lady's maid; waiting maid
to desire; to want; to expect (of someone); to hope for; to see; to command (a view of)
sweet-smelling; fragrant; aromatic; good (reputation, condition, results, etc.); favorable
impediment; burden; encumbrance; hindrance; drag
mostly; almost; nearly; roughly; approximately; about
intention; inclination; mind; idea; wish; view
to call out to; to hail; to address; to appeal (e.g. to the public); to urge; to exhort
posture; position; stance
astringent; bitter; austere; elegant (and unobtrusive); sour (look); glum
appropriate; suitable; proper; fitting
to be complete; to be all present; to be equal; to be uniform; to gather; to assemble
being particular (about); being fussy; being picky; being choosy; being fastidious
distinction; discrimination
self-torturing; masochistic
by the way; incidentally; well; even if; no matter (what, where, how, etc.)
recklessly; thoughtlessly; pamperingly; indulgently; shoo!; heave-ho; hallo
lasciviousness; lechery; salaciousness; lust; sensuality; lewdness
Hikaru Genji; The Shining Genji
look of amazement; looking dumbfounded
shrine; palace; imperial residence; Imperial prince; Imperial princess; headboard with built-in shelves, drawers, etc.
entering; entrance; attendance; audience; containing; income; earnings
symbol (of something abstract); emblem; (symbolic) representation
reinforcement; strengthening
to try to do; to attempt to do