interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)
lowering; sinking; depreciation; price fall; punch line (of a rakugo story); (arch.) sword strap
to lead; to spearhead (a group); to command (troops)
moustache; beard; whiskers (on a cat, etc.); feelers (on an insect, etc.); shadow (on a candlestick chart)
oxidized silver; oxidised silver; something restrained but impressive (e.g. performance); something quiet but superb; something masterfully controlled
middle-aged man; Buddhist priest
sensitive; fragile; feeble; indecisive
fair-skinned; light-complexioned
finely chiseled (features)
to give an impression; to make an impression
since some time ago; for some time; for quite a while
questions and answers; dialogue
to eat; to live; to make a living; to bite; to sting (as insects do); to tease; to torment
skillful; skilful; delicious; appetizing; fortunate; splendid
My goodness (expresses surprise, wonder, etc.); very; extremely
danger to oneself; (fear of) one's physical safety
to look back on (the past); to reflect on; to look behind (at); to turn round (and look); to consider; to concern oneself about
index finger; forefinger; second toe
ball; sphere; bead (of sweat, dew, etc.); drop; ball (in sports); pile (of noodles, etc.); bullet
manufacturing; processing; treatment; machining
armor and helmet (armour)
with a friendly grin; smilingly
to fish; to angle; to catch; to lure in; to tempt; to attract
deeply (stab, thrust, etc.); hard
to be uneasy; to be anxious; to fear
to strengthen; to emphasize; to emphasise
thump-thump; bang-bang; pit-a-pat; to beat fast (of one's heart); to throb; to pound
suddenly and forcefully (e.g. jerk, poke, shove); in a single gulp; in one go
texture (e.g. skin, fabric); grain (e.g. wood); detail
small; fine; minute; minor; trivial; sensitive
to smell; to smell of; to have a smell
elegant; graceful; refined; leisurely; comfortable; easy
aroma; fragrance; scent; smell
to all appearances; no matter how you look at it
tough guy; wild one; fearless fighter
to stop (an activity); to cease; to discontinue; to cancel; to abandon; to give up
temperature; body temperature (human, animal)
sudden rise; steep climb; zoom; trending