serious; not joking; straight
a lot; to a very great extent; absolutely
(a) little; somewhat; somehow
later on; eventually; afterwards
naivete; simplicity; innocence
consideration; concern; fear; worry; solicitude
gloss; luster; mellowness (of a voice); youthfulness (e.g. of skin); interest; appeal
to scatter; to sprinkle; to spray; to lavish (money, charm, etc.)
high-spec; highly competitive (on the dating scene, e.g. by having a high income, being good-looking); ticking all the boxes
uncommon; rare; extraordinary; matchless
learning; acquisition (of a skill, knowledge, etc.)
bed; bedding; sickbed; alcove; riverbed; seedbed; straw "core" of a tatami mat
sword (esp. a large, double-edged one); blade; bayonet; swordsmanship; stinger; ovipositor
narrow; thin (sized); slender
compression; condensation; constriction; compaction
weight; heavyweight boxer
item; article; dish; course; finest item
koku; traditional unit of volume, approx. 180.4 litres; measure of a Japanese-style boat's loading capacity (approx. 278.26 liters)
intimidating air; sense of intimidation
to stare in wonder; to be amazed
in the style of (esp. literary, artistic, etc. works); reminiscent of; attached or stretched on
next; hypo- (i.e. containing an element with low valence); order; sequence
whistling (wind); blowing; fluttering (in the wind); waving; staggering; tottering
to turn on one's heel; to turn back; to return
imposing stance; daunting pose
to mind; to care about; to be an issue; to matter; to keep company; to care for; to interfere with
remaining silent; keeping secret
to not give in; to be obstinate; to be stubborn; to be perverse
individual; private person; personal; private
to be expensive; to be costly
with a tap; with a knock; smoothly (proceed); without a hitch; even; equal
threat; menace; coercion; terrorism
ignoring; looking the other way; passing through; going through; ball hit through net (in tennis)
according to (depending on) the mood of the moment; as one's fancy dictates
at the most; at best; to the utmost; as much as possible; as much as one can
to rub; to crumple; to massage; to argue; to have a heated discussion; to train; to coach
to keep in mind; to bear in mind; to try; to aim to do; to endeavor; to endeavour
brush tip; first on a list; head; chief
to sob; to be choked with tears
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago