nothing but; nothing more than; nothing less than
gloss; luster; mellowness (of a voice); youthfulness (e.g. of skin); interest; appeal
to wear (a sword, decoration, etc.); to carry; to be entrusted with (a mission); to be charged with; to have (a quality, property, etc.); to have a trace of
hill; height; knoll; bonus points awarded to the winner at the end of a game
to feel anxious; to feel nervous; fluttering down; trickling down (e.g. tears); hanging untidily (of hair); straggling
loose; lenient; lax; gentle (curve, slope, etc.); slow; weak; soft
to wind; to coil; to envelope; to shroud; to outflank; to skirt
tips of one's hair; hair ends
sweet-scented; lustrous, shiny and beautiful
just like; the same as; no different than
cold; frigid; dignified; distinguished; (of an atmosphere) tense; nerve-racking
beautiful; pretty; lovely; sweet; pure (heart, friendship, etc.)
to warp; to bend backwards; to throw one's head (or shoulders) back; to throw out one's chest
fully; luxuriantly; fluffy; plump; soft and full
as if; as though; (not) at all; (not) in the slightest; really; completely
there; the spot; the place; then and there; on the spot; immediately
dazzling; glaring; dazzlingly beautiful
light; glow; (a) light; lights; proof (of innocence)
to be lit (e.g. candle, lamp, light bulb); to be lighted; to be burning
deep red; crimson; rouge; lipstick
simultaneously; all at once; in unison
to smell sweet; to be fragrant
because ...; for ...; the reason being ...; as for ...; when it comes to ...; regarding ...
pet saying; favorite phrase; stock phrase; manner of talking
before one's eyes; in front of one; under one's nose; immediate; imminent; around the corner
to stand (up); to rise; to stand (in a position; of a person, tree, building, etc.); to be situated (in, on); to be (in difficulties, the lead, etc.); to put oneself (in a position or situation); to leave (to do something)
exactly; just; right (when); just (as); just (about to); on the point of
flower; blossom; cherry blossom; beauty; blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms); ikebana; hanafuda
since when; from when; how long
to laugh; to smile; to sneer; to ridicule; to be dumbfounded; to be flabbergasted
motionlessly (e.g. stand, wait); (be) still; fixedly (e.g. gaze, stare); intently (e.g. listen, think); patiently (e.g. endure); stoically
to stare back at; to look back at
meaningful; suggestive; telling; significant; knowing; pregnant (pause)
to catch (someone's words); to make out; to follow; to ask about (a situation, circumstances, etc.); to inquire
easy; likely to ...; have a tendency to ...; easy to ...
cheerful; merry; sunny; bright (sky, day, etc.); fine; clear
to call out (to); to call; to summon (a doctor, etc.); to invite; to designate; to name; to garner (support, etc.)
heart; guts; nerve; heart (of something); central part
being startled; getting a shock
to jump; to leap; to splash (of oil, mud, etc.); to spatter; to burst; to crack open
to close one's eyes partly; to squint; to smile with one's whole face; to smile sweetly (at); to look fondly (at)
slipping out (a chuckle, giggle); unintentionally (letting out a quiet laugh)
after all; because; but; even; too; as well
classic (work, esp. book); the classics