to draw (someone) close to one's breast; to pull close to one; to take into one's arms; to embrace
high heels; high-heeled shoes
to put on (lower-body clothing, e.g. pants, skirt, footwear); to wear; to affix (a sword to one's hip); (arch.) to affix (a bowstring to a bow)
pressure; oppression; suppression
hot water (for drinking); tea; bath; bathhouse
ascension (into heaven); the Ascension; death; rising to heaven
wave motion; undulation; surge; wave
ogre; demon; spirit of a deceased person; ogre-like person (i.e. fierce, relentless, merciless, etc.); it (in a game of tag, hide-and-seek, etc.); seeker; Chinese "ghost" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
look (esp. an angry or upset look); expression
cotton plant (Gossypium spp.); batting; wadding; padding
accident; incident; trouble; circumstances; reasons
tray; family; household; Obon; Bon Festival; gambler's den
bustling; busy; crowded; lively (party, voices, etc.); loud; noisy
to look at; to gaze at; to look out over; to get a view of; to look on (from the sidelines); to stand by and watch
older brother; elder brother; brother (as older-brother figure in friendly and or work relationship); young man; buddy
very easy; piece of cake; child's play; before breakfast
half; biracial person (esp. half-Japanese); person of mixed parentage; half (of a game); halfback; 9-hole half (of a round)
remuneration; recompense; reward; toll
the prospects look brighter; there is hope of accomplishing (something)
to coo at; to behave like a spoiled child; to snort; to sniff
boorish; unsophisticated; unrefined; uncouth; tasteless; insensitive
guest; visitor; visitor's arrival
to stretch; to extend; to straighten out; to be flattened; to spread (of paint, cream, etc.); to stretch out (e.g. of a hand); to extend
highway (esp. one existing from the Edo period); main road; highway (e.g. to success); path (to becoming ...); subdistrict (in China)
counter for large animals (e.g. head of cattle); counter for insects in a collection; counter for helmets, masks, etc.
shadow; silhouette; reflection; image; ominous sign; light (stars, moon); trace
slightly early; just before
distant view; looking from a distance; being able to see a long distance; good long-distance vision; farsightedness
sneak thief; petty thief; cat burglar
such; like that; in that way
bright and beautiful; gorgeous; showy; prosperous; flourishing; thriving
(on) horseback; riding a horse
that child; that kid; that boy; (arch.) you
being independent; becoming independent; standing on one's own feet (without the use of crutches, etc.)