feeling of tension; air of tension; tension; nervousness
certainly; surely; undoubtedly; just; precisely; exactly
considerably; not a little; in no small numbers
to meet (by chance); to come across; to meet (e.g. of rivers, highways, etc.); to emerge and engage (an enemy)
one copy (of a book, magazine, etc.); one volume
wholly; solely; entirely; principally; mostly; chiefly
healing; soothing; therapy; comfort; solace
a (short) time; a while; one time (in the past); a period; (arch.) two-hour period
indeed; really; absolutely; truly; actually; very
forward; frontward; ahead; rectangular front
to be fascinated (by); to be captivated by; to be enchanted by; to gaze admiringly at; to watch in fascination
tailoring; dressmaking; sewing; making; preparation
one by one; one at a time; in turn
to be accompanied by; to be attended by; to take along (someone); to conquer; to subjugate; to subdue
enough; sufficient; plenty; sufficiently; fully; thoroughly
to grab attention; to attract notice; to be eye-catching
to express (orally); to put into words; to say out loud
praise; admiration; commendation; approbation
to be pleased; to be in a good mood
mistake; error; accident; mishap; improper conduct (e.g. between man and woman); indiscretion
gender; distinction of sex; sex
your native country; your hometown; my home country (i.e. Japan); countryside; country; (arch.) daimyo's territory (Edo period)
to tease; to make fun of; to poke fun at; to make a crack about; to chaff; to kid
tune; tone; vein; mood; condition; state of health
modesty; humility; being humble
to be affected; to put on airs; to act like (something one isn't); to pretend to be
complete; whole; perfect; safe
action; conduct; behaviour; behavior; mobilization; mobilisation
to do together; to share; to participate in
incidentally; taking the opportunity; while (you) are at it; on the occasion
to make noise; to make racket; to rustle; to swoosh; to make merry; to clamor; to clamour
pitiful; unfortunate; poor; unpardonable; regrettable
habit (often a bad habit, i.e. vice); tendency; peculiarity; idiosyncrasy; crease; wrinkle
symmetry; balance; proportion; uniformity
to become popular; to grow in popularity; to catch on
consideration; concern; attention; thoughtfulness; making arrangements; care
to approach; to draw near; to get close; to get acquainted with; to get closer to; to get to know
appreciation (of art, music, poetry, etc.)
chitter; chatter; giggle; screeching; squealing
walking about town; stroll around town; walking the streets (e.g. for exercise)
rumour; rumor; report; hearsay; gossip; common talk