to represent; to signify; to reveal; to show; to express; to make widely known
reaching a stopping place; settling down (before the next stage); getting to a point where one can rest; one paragraph
kana; Japanese syllabaries (i.e. hiragana and katakana)
not all bad; not as dissatisfied (or annoyed) as one would have others believe; not completely displeasing; fairly pleasing
feeling refreshed; feeling relieved
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
fast-talking; rapid talking
previous time; last time; previous installment; previous instalment; previous session
commemorative photograph; souvenir photograph
shortcut; taking a shortcut; (keyboard) shortcut; short-cut hairstyle for women
androgynous; gender-neutral
Japanese style; light wind; moderate breeze
helmet; hard hat; protective headgear
to joke; to jest; to make fun of; to laugh at; to romp; to gambol
to raise (a sword, fist, etc.); to lift; to throw up; to fling up; to swing up
to cling to; to embrace; to throw one's arms around
heartwarming; pleasant; charming; amusing
considerable; great; important; significant; a big deal
distinctive; characteristic
district; quarter; enclosure; area enclosed by earthwork; red-light district
influence; effect; impact
to ask a question; to begin to ask a question
to ask (about); to inquire; to enquire; to question; to make sure of
to correct oneself; to restate
corner; edge; (street) corner; turning; rough edges (of one's character, words, etc.); abrasiveness
good-natured person; good person; (one's) lover; boyfriend; girlfriend
pat; tap; pop; crack; cutesy suffix applied to names
cheerful; merry; sunny; bright (sky, day, etc.); fine; clear
lifesaver; person who saved one's life
to be in time (for); to serve (suit, meet) the purpose; to be good enough; to be enough
hospitalization; hospitalisation
very close (to); within a stone's throw (of); a stone's throw away (from)
mass communication; mass media
transfer to a different hospital; hospital transfer
meeting (face-to-face); seeing; visit; interview
to accept; to receive; to agree
sickroom; hospital room; ward