combination; arrangement; distribution; (arch.) marrying off
flavoring; flavouring; fragrance; perfume; condolence gift
ingredient; component; composition
mind; spirit; attitude; mentality; spirit (of a matter); essence
reverse; opposite; converse (of a hypothesis, etc.); inverse (function)
to afflict; to torment; to harass; to molest
to draw close to; to edge up to; to snuggle up to; to nestle close to; to cuddle with; to draw closer to
immediately; instantly; with nary a pause; without a moment's delay
to snatch (from someone); to tear (away); to steal
to draw (someone) close to one's breast; to pull close to one; to take into one's arms; to embrace
(not) anything; (nothing) at all; (not) any
not funny; not a laughing matter; not a joke
opening fully; full throttle; full power
wife; garnish (esp. one served with sashimi); trimmings; accompaniment; side (remark)
mode (e.g. of a machine); setting; state (of mind); mode (e.g. work mode, study mode); mode; mode
to have tears in one's eyes; to be moved to tears
impact; shock; impulse; (psychological) shock
to regain one's footing; to get back on one's feet; to recover; (of the market) to improve
to pull apart; to separate; to have a lead over; to pull ahead of; to outdistance
interesting; fascinating; amusing; funny; enjoyable; fun
to come near; to let someone approach; to bring near; to bring together; to deliver (opinion, news, etc.); to send (e.g. a letter); to let someone drop by
sly; cunning; sneaky; crafty; unfair; dishonest
busy; occupied; hectic; restless; hurried; fidgety
to fan (oneself, flames, etc.); to flap (in the wind); to instigate; to stir up; to drive up prices (by buying a large amount of something); to take a photo from a low angle; to tailgate
to become serious; to take something seriously (e.g. a joke, teasing); to become irritated or angry (esp. at something trivial); to get worked up
childhood friend; friend from infancy; old playmate
together (with); at the same time; in one lump; in the same category
to live (on, by, etc.); to lead a life; to make a living; to earn a livelihood; to spend one's time (doing); to pass one's days (doing)
to pull from both ends; to pull from both sides; to play tug of war
to be irritated; to get annoyed; to lose one's patience
judgment; judgement; discernment
to take (by force); to take away; to snatch; to absorb (one's attention); to fascinate; to captivate
provocative; incendiary; inflammatory; suggestive; lascivious; risqué
stimulus; stimulation; impetus; impulse; excitement; thrill
(time of) one's childhood; when one was a child
provocation; stirring up; arousal; excitement; stimulation
a day after the fair; (at a) stage when it's too late
to do for (someone); to take in; to deceive; to hoodwink
with a complacent smile; with a smile of satisfaction
pupil; disciple; adherent; follower; apprentice; young person
to talk back; to answer back; to retort; to say over; to repeat (what one has said)