another; one more; even more; (not) quite; (not) very
overly familiar; overfamiliar; too friendly; too free; cheeky
dumbfounded; overcome with surprise; in blank amazement; in a daze
(place) near by; (place) close by; (place) right next to; as soon as; right after
whispering into a person's ear
lovely; sweet; pretty; cute; adorable
complex; inferiority complex; complex (of buildings, facilities, etc.)
early; a little earlier than usual; a little faster than usual; slightly quicker
by the way; in this connection; incidentally; in passing
to rub; to pat; to stroke; to massage
decomposition; putrefaction; putrescence; corruption; degeneracy; decay
around there; near there; or thereabouts; or so; such a matter; such a thing
pleasant; agreeable; comfortable; refreshing
pride; dignity; self-respect
another person; other people; unrelated person (i.e. not related by blood); outsider; stranger
doctrine; rule; principle; -ism
to be granted (e.g. a title); to be awarded (e.g. a prize); to be gifted with (a talent); to be taught (e.g. a secret technique); to be instructed; to be initiated
joy; delight; rapture; pleasure; gratification; rejoicing
parent; parents; dealer; banker; founder; inventor; (pet) owner
as much as one can; as much as possible
to kick; to refuse; to reject; to stamp (on the ground); to firmly press one's feet (against something)
easily; readily; quickly; lightly (seasoned food, applied make-up, etc.); plainly; simply
so-so; passable; now, now; there, there; my, my; oh my!
to appear uncomfortable (with); to seem to hate; to express dislike
to feel nervous; to feel afraid; to be startled; to be surprised; (arch.) to be shy; (arch.) to be bashful
to bend; to crook; to lean; to tilt; to bend (the truth); to distort
to decide to; to pretend that; to make a practice of doing; to make it a rule to
department (in an organization, company, etc.); division; club (at a school, university, etc.); team; part; portion
to pull; to tug; to draw (attention, sympathy, etc.); to attract (e.g. interest); to draw back (e.g. one's hand); to draw in (one's chin, stomach, etc.); to draw (a card, mahjong tile, etc.)
suddenly and precipitately; take a sudden turn
usual; ordinary; normal; regular; general; common
spirits; excitement; tension; tension (mental strain); anxiety
since some time ago; for some time; for quite a while
expresses a firm view or feeling; please ...; would you ...
financial difficulties (for an organization or business)
declining birth rate; decline in the number of children; sub-replacement fertility
serious; severe; grave; acute
clearly; plainly; distinctly; decisively; flatly; definitely
to prepare; to provide; to set up; to establish; to organize
stimulation (e.g. of an economy); revitalization (e.g. of a town); rejuvenation; activation