heat haze; shimmer of hot air
to rise up (e.g. pillar of smoke); to go up
nape (of the neck); nucha
gently sloping; gentle; easy; smooth
to fit into (a box, frame, category, etc.); to be contained within; to settle down (into); to be installed (in one's rightful place); to settle into (one's position); to take up (a post); to be delivered
round; circular; spherical
smallish; on the small side
areola mammae (circular area around nipple); areola
to bloom; to flower; to blossom; to open
creakingly; squeakingly; tightly (squeezing, pressing, etc.); (drinking) all in one sweep
thickness; profundity; depth
perfect; complete; flawless
here; this place; this point; here; these past ... (e.g. three years); these last ...
deep knowledge; attainments; scholarship
to be blessed with; to be rich in; to abound in
the senses; sensuality; carnality
pure; innocent; pure; unmixed; long kimono made from the same plain-coloured cloth
little girl; maiden; young lady; (arch.) female between 17 and 20 years old (ritsuryo period)
innocent; naive; artless; unsophisticated; pure; fresh
supple; flexible; elastic; graceful; elegant; refined
make-up; makeup; cosmetics
to do up (hair); to dress; to arrange; to tie; to bind; to fasten
to put clothes on (someone); to dress; to cover; to coat; to pin (e.g. a crime on someone); to lay (blame)
preparation; arrangements; provision; getting ready; laying out (e.g. a meal)
king; ruler; tycoon; magnate; king (of the senior player)
traditional cap worn by Shinto clergy and courtiers; crown; diadem; top kanji radical; first verse of a haikai, etc.; best; peerless
with a slap; with a pop; without batting an eyelid; generously; cutesy suffix applied to names
to strike; to clap; to play drums; to abuse; to bash; to consult; to sound out
so much; so often; oh, yes!; that's it; that's right; quite
(not) anything; (nothing) at all; and everything else; and all; (not) at all; (not) in the least
to take off (clothes, shoes, etc.); to undress
visit; call; arrival (e.g. of spring); advent; news; tidings
reaching a decision by using a circular letter; reaching a decision via a document circulated to all employees
ministry; department; province (of China); saving; conserving