to compete; to contest; to quarrel; to argue; to deny (e.g. evidence)
regrettable; unfortunate; disappointing; vexing
easy; trifling; harmless; nothing of the sort; not at all
carrying (on one's person or in the hand); mobile phone; cell phone
to teach; to instruct; to tell; to inform; to preach
this time; now; next time; another time; recently; lately
to drink; to swallow; to smoke (tobacco); to swallow up; to engulf; to suppress (one's anger, bitter feelings, etc.); to keep down
to invite; to ask (someone to do); to tempt; to lure; to induce (tears, laughter, sleepiness, etc.); to arouse (e.g. sympathy)
to end; to come to an end; to finish; to complete; to finish doing; to be past its (one's) prime
he; she; this; this one; hey, you!; you bastard!
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
a little; a bit; a little while; a short time; a little way; a short distance
to calm down; to compose oneself; to calm down; to settle down; to settle down (in a location, job, etc.); to settle in; to be settled (of an arrangement, conclusion, etc.)
that child; that kid; that boy; (arch.) you
there (place relatively near listener); there (place just mentioned); that place; then (of some incident just spoken of); that (of point just raised); (arch.) you
tone of voice; mimicry; imitative voice
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...
seems; I think; I guess; right?; don't you agree?; I thought you'd say that!
to open; to undo; to bloom; to unfold; to open (for business, e.g. in the morning); to be wide (gap, etc.); to widen
sound; noise; (musical) note; fame
splendid; nice; sufficient; satisfactory; not needing (any more of something); (already) having enough
riding; ride; spread (of paints); -seater (e.g. two-seater); (getting into the) mood; (entering into the) spirit
to sit (down); to have a seat; to be seated; to assume (a position); to take on (a duty); to occupy (a post)
to sing; to sing of (love, beauty, etc.) in a poem; to express in the form of a poem; to recite (a poem)
to run to; to come running; to rush (someplace); to hasten
composition; piece of music; tune; melody; enjoyment; fun
so; therefore; accordingly; like I said; I told you already
then; well; so; well then
cherry tree; cherry blossom; light pink; fake buyer; paid audience; hired applauder
fluttering; flapping; (arch.) flickering (light, flame, etc.); frill; piece of thin material
to swoop down; to glide down; to fly down; to land gently (on); to alight (on)
to fall; to drop; to set (of the sun or moon); to sink; to decrease (of popularity, quality, speed, sales, etc.); to fall; to be inferior (to)
to shake; to sway; to rock; to become unstable; to become unsettled; to be shaken
one's whole heart; everything one feels
to hug (someone) tight; to embrace; to give (someone) a tight hug; to cuddle
Mr; master; Ms; miss; (arch.) sir; (arch.) madam
spring; springtime; New Year; prime (of life); height (of one's prosperity); adolescence
to desire; to wish; to beg; to request; to have something done for oneself
dream; dream; hope; unrealistic aspiration; daydream; delusion
to be seen; to be visible; to look; to seem; to come
to flutter down (of leaves, petals, etc.); to fall as if dancing
passion; enthusiasm; zeal
bright red; deep red; flushed (of face); downright (e.g. lie); complete; utter
song; singing; classical Japanese poem (esp. tanka); modern poetry