to grab at; to clutch; to grapple with
to rise gradually; to rise slowly; to come up from below the stage (by being lifted up on the stage elevator)
calming down; quieting down
to send; to dispatch; to see (someone) off; to escort; to bid farewell to (the departed); to say goodbye to; to spend (time)
to be photographed; to be projected
shortish; rather short; somewhat short
with a rustling sound; rippling (of a stream, etc.); murmuring; slurping down (ochazuke); quickly and easily (e.g. write a letter); with ease
work; workmanship; craftsmanship; artifice; trick; device
to shine; to sparkle; to twinkle; to light up (with happiness, hope, etc.); to beam; to gleam
to flatter; to curry favor (with); to fawn (on); to flirt (with; a man); to make eyes (at)
to suit; to match; to become; to be like
futility; waste; uselessness; pointlessness; idleness
excess flesh; surplus fat; flab
waist; waistline; waist measurement
and yet; even so; nonetheless; for all that
incomparable; cannot compare (with); beyond comparison; in another league
curvilinear beauty; curvaceousness
properly; accurately; exactly; neatly; tidily; orderly
to correct; to touch up; to smarten up; to put one's hand in (e.g. pocket)
to draw; to paint; to depict; to describe; to picture in one's mind; to imagine
cheek rouge; blusher; blush
blue; sad; down (in the dumps)
to be prominent; to be conspicuous; to stand out; to be outstanding; to be remarkable; to be striking
make-up; makeup; cosmetics; decoration; dressing; veneer
as (much) as possible; as (much) as one can; wherever practicable; if possible
to raise; to rear; to train; to teach; to promote the growth of; to nurture
has never (done, occurred); there has never been an instance (where); there is no precedent (for)
beyond that point; after that
self-deprecation; self-derision; self-mockery; laughing at oneself
well-modulated (voice); nicely varied (writing style); lively; full-bodied (flavour); complex
figure; body shape; build; somatotype; biotype; habitus
self-satisfaction; (self-)complacency; smugness
leaving out; omitting; skipping; (beating) in succession; in a row
to be fascinated (by); to be captivated by; to be enchanted by; to gaze admiringly at; to watch in fascination
to be shy; to be bashful; to feel awkward; to feel embarrassed
here and there; this way and that way; everywhere; all over
as you see; as you can see; in accordance with what you see
to request; to beg; to call; to order; to entrust to; to rely on
to avoid being seen; to be clandestine
to one's heart's content; as much as one likes; without reserve; freely; to the full
yes; that is correct; understood; I see; present; here; pardon?
guest; visitor; customer; client; shopper