nothing but; except; no more than
to memorize; to memorise; to learn; to pick up; to feel; to think
composition; piece of music; tune; melody; enjoyment; fun
no; you're welcome; not at all; don't mention it
purposely (of something needless, unexpected or seemingly counterproductive, etc.); daringly (doing something); not necessarily; not particularly; (arch.) definitely not
reverse; opposite; converse (of a hypothesis, etc.); inverse (function)
uh-huh; mm-hmm; with a moan; with a groan
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
is not; am not; are not; isn't it?
one chance; only opportunity; maybe; perhaps; one-night stand
incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive
expectation; anticipation; hope; promising; rising; up-and-coming
purpose; goal; aim; objective; intention; motive
indicates reason or excuse; indicates dissatisfaction; indicates desire to be pampered or indulged
cosplay (dressing up as a character from an anime, manga, video game, etc.)
inspection; study by observation; field trip; sitting out (e.g. PE class)
to gain knowledge; to be illuminated; enlightening; informative; illuminating
case; occasion; situation; circumstances
to buy; to purchase; to value (highly); to think highly of; to incur (someone's anger, displeasure, etc.); to elicit (e.g. sneers)
counter for birds or rabbits
Gothic Lolita (type of fashion style)
instant; moment; for an instant
not understanding; not knowing
diminutive used with names, etc.; diminutive adjective ending
different person; another person; someone else; changed man
to change; to be transformed; to move to; to be different; to be uncommon
magazine; journal; periodical
to read; to recite (e.g. a sutra); to chant; to predict; to guess; to pronounce; to read (e.g. a kanji)
make-up; makeup; cosmetics; decoration; dressing; veneer
man; male; fellow; guy; male lover; boyfriend
normal; ordinary; normally; ordinarily; local train; train that stops at every station
to be able to do; to be possible; to be good at; to do well; to come into existence; to form; to be made
(one's) older brother; young man; sonny; lad
older brother; elder brother; young man; buddy; fella
beautician; cosmetician; hairdresser; hair stylist
speciality; specialty; special subject of study; sole interest; single focus; concentrating exclusively on
lesson; class; teaching; instruction; classwork; schoolwork
as much as one can; as much as possible; if at all possible
(not) particularly; (not) especially; (not) specially; separately; apart; additionally
shop; store; someone who sells (something) or works as (something); someone with a (certain) personality trait; house; roof
display of dolls during Hinamatsuri; Hinamatsuri (March 3); Girls' Festival; Dolls' Festival
practice; training; drill; (an) exercise; workout