sudden; abrupt; unexpected
moonlight; moon; moonbeams
raptor; bird of prey; predatory bird
with a pitter-patter; choked up (with emotion); heart-wringing; momentary tightening of one's chest caused by powerful feelings (e.g. parting with a loved one)
prattle; broken language; halting language; baby talk; imperfect speech; smattering
nickname; alias; pseudonym; pen name; nom de plume; other name
previous year (fiscal, academic, etc.)
opportunely; conveniently; at the right time
heavenly nymph; celestial maiden; beautiful and kind woman
to dig one's own grave; to bring calamity upon oneself; to make a rod for one's own back
spirits (distilled beverage); spirit
to get late; to advance; to wear on
corruption; immorality; lapse from virtue; fall from virtue
nothing special; no big deal; doesn't matter; nothing to worry about
nyctophobia; fear of the dark; scotophobia
fully; luxuriantly; fluffy; plump; soft and full
photography event; photo session; photo shoot
better; preferable; more; increase; (arch.) increase; (arch.) growth
badge (sewn on clothing); embroidered badge; emblem; sticker (with illustrated design)
main topic; main subject; main issue; this subject
troubled face; worried expression
to brew (sake, etc.); to cause; to bring on; to bring about
to coax; to cajole; to wheedle; to roll up and put into (something); to bundle up
to do (someone) a wrong; to do (someone) an ill turn; to take revenge; to resent; to bear a grudge
role of the villain; the bad guy
to become an expert; to be a master (of)
self-discipline; self-improvement
show; performance; show; exhibition; TV show
victory or defeat; victory and defeat
drama; theatre; theater; play
to affect a stylish air; to try to look good; to show off
everyday; always; at all times; frequently
silver; senior citizen; pensioner
love; love (in tennis, badminton, etc.)
going to bed (usu. with someone)
eros; sexual desire; Eros (god); (Platonic) Eros; Eros (asteroid)
incarnation (of Buddha or bodhisattva); avatar; embodiment (as in "embodiment of evil"); incarnation; personification