one's own strength; one's own efforts; self-salvation
to be possible; to be conceivable; to be likely; to be probable
point of tangency; point of contact; (electrical) contact; point of contact (between); connection
so far; up to now; hitherto; that's enough (for today); it ends here
some; several; many; how many; how much; very
each time; every time; whenever (something happens); on the occasion of
toddling; with small, quick steps; restlessly; in continuous motion; quickly and easily; often
returning home to one's parents (orig. of a married person); visiting one's parents (for a prolonged period of stay); bride's first visit to her parents after getting married; coming back (of an item; after having been on loan, etc. abroad); (arch.) temporarily returning to one's home (of a servant)
nothing but; except; no more than
to take (someone to a place); to take (someone) with one; to take along; to lead away
sharp (knife, claws, etc.); pointed; sharp (pain, tone, etc.); acute; keen (intuition, sense of smell, etc.); acute
intellectual power; mental capacity; intellect; intelligence; brains
to polish; to shine; to burnish; to refine (a skill, etc.); to improve; to hone
(afternoon) nap; sleeping during the day; siesta
to raise; to raise up; to wake; to wake up; to cause; to bring about; to start
as if; as though; (not) at all; (not) in the slightest; really; completely
interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)
mistake; error; accident; mishap; improper conduct (e.g. between man and woman); indiscretion
heavy-hearted; depressed; dispirited; (feeling) down; feeling reluctant (to do)
snow-white; pure; immaculate
neat and clean; tidy; trim
appearance; shape; form; atmosphere; look; feel
(another's) daughter; young lady
elegance; refinement; grace; aroma
public holiday; celebration (of)
life; life force; lifetime; lifespan; most important thing; foundation
miko; shrine maiden; young girl or woman (trad. an unmarried virgin) who assists priests at shrines; medium; sorceress; shamaness
flax color; flax colour; beige; ecru
time; meter; beat; the moment (of doing); the instant
sleek; smooth; thin (of a liquid); without hesitation or delay
to run off (fluid); to run down; to flow down
attractive face and figure
irreproachable conduct; good conduct; high morals
results; record; grades; marks
superior; excellent; brilliant; outstanding
educational institution; school; academy; campus
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
righteous government; just rule; easy method; simple approach; orthodox way; proper way
I feel that ...; I feel as though ...; I have a feeling that ...; I have the impression that ...; I think that ...
habit (usu. a bad one); tendency; peculiarity; idiosyncrasy; crease; wrinkle
by all means; at any cost; whether (one is) willing or not; willingly or unwillingly; on no account; by no means
to be buried; to be covered; to be hidden
apt to (do); liable to; predominantly; mostly; ... reaps the rewards; ... takes the prize
character (of a person); personality; disposition; characteristics; nature (of a thing, event, etc.)