pure; innocent; pure; unmixed; long kimono made from the same plain-coloured cloth
to think constantly about; to dwell on
crystal; crystallization; crystallisation; fruits (of labor, union, etc.)
hateful; detestable; abominable; amazing; fantastic; admirable
to allow (someone or something) to come near; to let get close
before long; soon; almost; nearly; finally; in the end
abdomen; abdominal region; belly; middle part
to go against; to act contrary to; to run counter to; to deviate from
another place; somewhere else; outside (one's family or group); someone else; not caring for; being indifferent to
to stagnate; to settle (at the bottom); to deposit; to become sluggish; to become dull; to be delayed
disgust; hate; repugnance; loathing
that is not supposed to ...; that ought not to ...; that should never ...; that cannot possibly ...
to weigh on one's mind; to trouble one's heart; to be concerned about; to worry about
defenseless; defenceless; unprotected; vulnerable
yearning; longing; aspiration; adoration; admiration
connotation; comprehension; intension; inclusion; containment within
to lead; to spearhead (a group); to command (troops)
to be fascinated (by); to be captivated by; to be enchanted by; to gaze admiringly at; to watch in fascination
the same as always; day after day
pleasant (of a sensation); comfortable; cheerful; happy; smooth (of function); working well
at the window; by the window; next to the window
the person concerned; the person in question; the said person
when it comes to ...; if one were to speak of ...; by ... you mean ...; when you say ... you mean that ...; whenever ...; if it's ... then (without fail)
seiza; kneeling with the tops of the feet flat on the floor, and sitting on the soles
looking at someone (with upturned eyes); glancing upwards (at someone)
to gain experience; to accumulate experiences
to establish; to formulate
point (of a story, argument, etc.); key point; point; site; point (in scoring); point (in a loyalty program); points
to choke up; to be speechless; to hold one's tongue
to attack; to assault; to challenge; to take on; to be bold; to be audacious
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that ...
to aim for laughs; to play to the crowd
to re-think; to think back upon; to change one's mind
bitter smile; wry smile; forced smile; strained laugh
genuine; real; authentic; full-scale; full-blown; all-out
to step forward; to step forth; to advance; to start; to embark on; to set forth on
screaming (vocal technique); shouting
was it?; I think it was ...; if I've got it right; (I, we) used to ...; I remember ...; it was ...