to get involved (with); to begin (with); to have a hand (in)
to be somewhat different (from before, from others, etc.)
incorrect answer; wrong solution; incorrect interpretation
just barely; only just; at the very limit; at the last moment
My goodness (expresses surprise, wonder, etc.); very; extremely
at that time; in those days; at that moment; then
completion; perfection; accomplishment
clothing; costume; outfit; garment; dress
in hand; on hand; on one; handheld
taste (in fashion, music, etc.); sense (e.g. of humour); flair
touchstone (assaying tool); touchstone (e.g. of success); test; litmus test
flare skirt; flared skirt
present day; modern times; recent times; early modern period (in Japan, usu. from the Meiji Restoration until the end of World War II)
collar; lapel; neckband; nape of the neck; scruff of the neck
to pin one's hope on; to look forward to; to look toward; to get one's hopes up
example; instance; precedent; custom; habit
more than usual (usu. time)
to be fickle; to be frivolous; to be flippant; to be flighty; to be giddy; to be restless
locker room; changing room; dressing room
to deceive; to delude; to trick; to be as ... as ... (e.g. "as bright as day", "as beautiful as a rose")
excess; surplus; superabundance; overabundance
change of heart; change of mind; change in mental state
(random) guess; guesswork; shot in the dark; conjecture
measurement; size; extent; plan; intention; arrangement
to couch (a sword); to look at cynically or ironically; (arch.) to stand ready (to do); (arch.) to adopt a formal attitude
opening; gap; dried and opened fish; extension
to be refined; to be polished; to be stylish; to be sophisticated
performer (usu. in a boy band or girl group) with an image cultivated to foster a dedicated fan following; Japanese idol; (cultural) icon; idol; idol (object of worship); image
to feel right; to sit well with one; to be happy about; to suit to a T; to fit well together
to sound shrill (of a voice); to sound high-pitched and excited; to get excited; to become restless; to be thrown too high; to come in high
to hold one's breath (in fear, anxiety, etc.)
reward; recompense; return; punishment; retribution
unit; (small) group (esp. in music or entertainment); band
graceful; ladylike; modest; gentle; polite; quiet
to cheer up; to liven up; to become active; to look better; to improve (in appearance); to stand out
vacantly; blankly; openmouthed; with one's mouth wide-open; with a whack; with a thump
impressive; striking; memorable; impactful
evening glow; red sunset; afterglow (of sunset)
meeting; greeting; welcome; person sent to meet a visitor