while; even though; despite
light (i.e. not heavy); feeling light (i.e. offering little resistance, moving easily); light (i.e. of foot); effortless; non-serious; minor; slight
to knit (one's eyebrows); to furrow; to contract
for (e.g. "she dances well for an eight-year old"); considering it's (something or someone)
older sister; lass; young lady
no good; not serving its purpose; hopeless; wasted; cannot; must not
(I) will; (I) shall; let's; (I) wonder (if); might it be (that)
great success; big hit; (hitting the) jackpot; big win; being right on the mark (of a prediction); being bang on
to draw (something) toward one; to pull toward one; to pull closer; to attract; to draw; to entice
older sister; elder sister
to cling to; to embrace; to throw one's arms around
back (of a chair); backrest
body; torso; trunk; build; physique; health
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to pick up
to taper to a point; to become pointed; to be on edge; to be nervous; to be sharp (of a voice, words, etc.); to be harsh
in turns; in series; in order; by rotation
exactly; just; right (when); just (as); just (about to); on the point of
regrettable; unfortunate; disappointing; vexing
happy; glad; pleased; joyful; delightful; gratifying
middle; midway; middle position; moderate position; interim; intermediary
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
special quality, class or grade
washing machine; (clothes) washer
first class; first rank; one degree; one level; most; best
laptop (computer); notebook (computer)
10,000; ten thousand; myriad; everything; all; (arch.) various
contents; interior; substance; content; (sword) blade
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
happiness; blessedness; proving fortunate; yielding positive outcome; luckily; fortunately
medium (size); average (grade, level, etc.); in; within; during; while; currently (doing)
you could say; you might say; verging on the
article; goods; fine thing; fellow; (arch.) prostitute; (arch.) price
to ask; to inquire; to blame (someone) for; to accuse of; to care about; to regard as important
pair; set of two; pair-oared boat; pair; two of a kind
complimentary ticket; invitation card; invitation ticket
to enter; to come in; to join (a club, company, etc.); to enter (a university, the army, etc.); to be contained (in); to be included (in); to (be able to) fit (in a container, building, etc.)
neighboring prefecture; adjacent prefecture
hot spring inn; hot spring hotel; hot spring resort
free (of charge); gratuitous