to be born and raised (in); to be born and brought up; to be born and bred
fusuma; Japanese sliding screen
Japanese style; light wind; moderate breeze
making; producing; appearance (attire, make-up, etc.); build; physique; sashimi
feeling keenly; fully realizing
most suitable; optimum; optimal; best
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
transfer (of a call, patient, etc.); forwarding (a letter, email, etc.); redirection; transfer (of data); transmission
next generation; future generation
correspondence; communication; transmission; news; signal; telecommunications
hoot hoot; tu-whit tu-whoo; oh!; I see; huh!
sunlight; rays of the Sun
pleasantly warm; nice and warm; repeatedly (hitting someone); again and again; over and over
gradually; by degrees; little by little; steps; stairs; staircase
sleepy; drowsy; somnolent
suspicious; doubtful; dubious; questionable; fishy
brightness; brilliance; brilliancy; radiance; glitter
mother's side of family; maternal (grandfather, uncle, etc.)
father's side of family; paternal (grandfather, uncle, etc.)
un-Japanese in appearance or character
fine-looking; beautiful; handsome; graceful; elegant
motor nerve; reflexes; athletic ability; motor coordination
outstanding; excellent; exceptional; distinguished; unrivaled; surpassing (e.g. beauty)
a woman's natural inclination to care for others; big-sisterly disposition
popularity; favorable reputation; high esteem; respect
to serve as; to act as; to fill (the position of); to play the role of; to be in charge of; to hold (a position)
certified (as genuine, valuable, etc.); guaranteed (article); of established reputation; acknowledged; pièce de résistance
twenty years of age; youth; early age; tender age of ...
many; numerous; various; large number of
world; society; people; the public
to make noise; to make racket; to rustle; to swoosh; to make merry; to clamor; to clamour
high-spec; highly competitive (on the dating scene, e.g. by having a high income, being good-looking); ticking all the boxes
(doing) as one pleases; to one's heart's content; letting (something) go unchecked; leaving uncontrolled; leaving (something) to take its own course
to lose one's mind; to lose control of oneself
else; in addition; besides
to end without incident; to not turn into something serious
to pass (of time); to elapse
to doubt; to distrust; to be suspicious of; to suspect
casual; unconcerned; nonchalant; ordinary; normal; regular
kindness; favor; favour; goodwill; affection; liking (for someone)
loved one; lover; sweetheart
special; particular; peculiar; unique