occasion; time; circumstances; (in) case (of); when
very early in the morning; so early in the morning; at this ungodly hour
to peek (through a keyhole, gap, etc.); to look down into (a ravine, etc.); to peek into (a shop, bookstore, etc.); to sneak a look at; to take a quick look at; to peep (through a telescope, microscope, etc.); to stick out (a scarf from a collar, etc.)
as if; as though; (not) at all; (not) in the slightest; really; completely
children's story; fairy tale
to misperceive visually; to misread; to mistake for something or someone else
sweet (e.g. young girls, flowers blooming); touchingly lovely; cute; pitiful; pitiable
fleeting; transient; short-lived; empty (dream, etc.); mere (hope); faint (possibility)
girl (usu. between 7 and 17); young lady; (arch.) female between 17 and 20 years old (ritsuryō period)
to sleep (lying down); to go to bed; to lie in bed; to lie down; to sleep (with someone, i.e. have intercourse); to lie flat (e.g. of hair); to lie idle (of funds, stock, etc.)
although; despite; whereas; while; if only; I wish
to raise; to raise up; to wake; to wake up; to cause; to bring about; to start
things like; something like; someone like; such a thing as; (the fact) that; to think that
some nerve (as in "you have some nerve to ...")
cold; frigid; dignified; distinguished; (of an atmosphere) tense; nerve-racking
light; illumination; ray; happiness; hope; influence; power
to shine on; to illuminate; to compare (with); to refer to
seven colours (of the rainbow); prismatic colors; blend of seven spices (cayenne, sesame, Japanese pepper, citrus peel, etc.)
shade; tone; tinge; hue; colour; color
to transfer (to a different place, group, etc.); to change; to move to the next stage (of a plan, etc.); to divert (one's attention) to; to focus on (something different); to spend (time); to let (time) pass
reflective water surface; reflecting water
colour; color; complexion; skin colour; look (on one's face); expression; appearance
sorrow; grief; anguish; anxiety; worry; trouble
to feel; to sense; to be moved (by); to be touched (by); to become infected with (an illness); to catch
large drop (of rain, sweat, tears, etc.); large grain-like object (e.g. grape, cherry)
lapis lazuli blue; bright blue; azure
to shine; to sparkle; to twinkle; to light up (with happiness, hope, etc.); to beam; to gleam
skin; body (in the context of intimate bodily contact); surface; grain (e.g. of wood); disposition; temperament
exactly; just; right (when); just (as); just (about to); on the point of
fantastic; magical; wondrous; whimsical; fairytale-like; romantic
atmosphere; mood; a certain air; presence; (Earth's) atmosphere
to create (an atmosphere, feeling, etc.); to produce; to engender
year; age; years; past one's prime; old age
sure; certain; reliable; trustworthy; If I'm not mistaken; If I remember correctly
... years old; age (of) ...
was it?; I think it was ...; if I've got it right; (I, we) used to ...; I remember ...; it was ...
that; the; part (as in "part two"); um ...; er ...
true character; true form; true colors; consciousness; one's senses
the world; society; sphere; circle; world-renowned; world-famous
the Big Three (countries)
one; for one thing; only; (not) even; just (e.g. "just try it"); some kind of; one type of