early; right away; at once; early time; early stage (in one's life, etc.)
where ... is concerned; when it becomes; if it becomes
right side; right-hand side
to stand side by side; to stand in a row
cotton candy; fairy floss; candy floss
takoyaki; octopus dumplings
mask; striking the head (kendo)
to go under; to pass under; to dive (into or under the water); to evade; to get around; to survive
Shinto priest; Shinto priesthood
gagaku; ceremonial Japanese court music
twelve-layered ceremonial kimono (worn by a court lady); ajuga (Ajuga nipponensis); bugle
remainder; remnant; (not) very; (not) much; too much; excessively; extreme
refinement; elegance; grace
ecstatically; spellbound; with rapt attention; abstractedly; absentmindedly; absorbedly
to pile up; to heap up; to stack up; to repeat many times over; to go through repeatedly; to accumulate
to suit; to match; to become; to be like
well-matched (esp. of a couple); becoming; suitable
Western-style clothes (cf. traditional Japanese clothes)
to touch; to come in contact with; to receive (e.g. visitor); to attend to; to receive (news); to get; to encounter
to feel right; to sit well with one; to be happy about; to suit to a T; to fit well together
forever; eternally; for good; as long as one likes; indefinitely; endlessly
to jump up; to spring up; to jump (market, price, etc.); to rise sharply; to act rashly; to jump the gun
than; rather than; instead of; from; since; except
living; lifestyle; living room
(land) with a thump; slumping (of something heavy); (lying down) with a flop; effortlessly (throw onto); roundishly (shaped; of something large)
magazine; journal; periodical
leaving open; leaving ajar; outspoken; frank
about this time; about now
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
calm and collected; with composure; having enough and to spare
overlooking; looking down at; having an overhead view; having a bird's-eye view; having a high-angle view
that's good; that's nice; like (on social media); is that clear?; OK?
tummy; tumtum; bang-bang; pop-pop; without reservation; unreservedly
to be prominent; to be conspicuous; to stand out; to be outstanding; to be remarkable; to be striking
to open (e.g. one's robe); to bare (e.g. one's chest); to open up (of clothing); to be exposed; (arch.) to open wide (one's legs, eyes, mouth, etc.); (arch.) to stretch
collar; lapel; neckband; nape of the neck; scruff of the neck
getting carried away; going too far; overdoing
to bend; to warp; to curve
rather than; more ... than ...
secrecy; confidentiality; privacy; one's circumstances (esp. fiscal)
to cool down; to get cold; to cool off (excitement, temper, etc.); to subside; to be cold (eyes, expression, etc.); to be composed
to bear; to stand; to restrain; to control; to forgive; to put up with