both hands; both arms; ten
to hold in one's arms; to carry in one's arms; to have (problems, debts, etc.); to take on (a responsibility); to employ; to have (on one's staff)
to be fascinated (by); to be captivated by; to be enchanted by; to gaze admiringly at; to watch in fascination
Eh?; What?; Come on!; Damn!
to entangle; to entwine; to pick a quarrel; to find fault; to be involved with; to be influenced by
seeming; giving the appearance of; giving one the feeling of
important matter; matter of great importance; serious affair; major incident; emergency
to offer; to sacrifice; to dedicate
suddenly; at once; considerably; very much; firmly; with an effort
jumping to a wrong conclusion
no!; no no!; no, not at all
shadow; silhouette; reflection; image; ominous sign; light (stars, moon)
simplistic (thinking, idea, etc.); hasty
to spread rumors; to spread rumours
in that case; (might not be what was expected or hoped for but) if that's the case
close associate; close aide; brains-truster
candidate; contender; prospect; candidacy; candidature; nomination
in a sense; in some way; to an extent
lucky; nice!; score!; bingo!
have no choice; there is nothing but; no more than
woman; female; feminine gender
to suit; to match; to become; to be like
(a) jump; splashes (usu. of mud); upward turn at the bottom (e.g. of a vertical stroke of a kanji or of a hairdo); close (e.g. of a theatrical performance); breakup
loose; slovenly; sloppy; disorganized
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
valuation; appraisal; evaluation; appreciation; recognition; acknowledgement
to set off to advantage; to bring into prominence; to support; to favor; to rouse (spirits); to march (a prisoner) off
to become misty; to become hazy; to get blurry; to grow dim; to be overshadowed; to be upstaged
to stream; to flow (liquid, time, etc.); to be washed away; to be carried; to drift; to float (e.g. clouds); to sweep (e.g. rumour, fire)
chat-up line; pick-up line; (loving) words
to retreat; to back off; to draw back; to step back; to shrink away
circumference; girth; surroundings; neighbourhood; people surrounding oneself; surrounding circumstances
chitter; chatter; giggle; screeching; squealing
to lose; to be defeated; to succumb; to give in; to be inferior to; to break out in a rash due to (e.g. lacquer, shaving, etc.)
to beat fast (of one's heart); to flutter (with joy, anticipation, etc.); to throb; to pound; to palpitate
suffix for familiar person