big fan (of something or someone); great fan
just because; even if; even though
difficult to imagine; quite unlikely to; very doubtful; would not expect
folding; collapsible; telescopic
autumn, the best season for reading
to be associated (with); to be connected (with)
grains; lumps; granulated; lumpy; bumpiness
sensual love; love affair
to hear; to catch (the sound of something); to hear about (rumour, etc.); to overhear; to get used to hearing
to perceive; to understand
formal; strict; ceremonious; stiff
beauty of form (oft. used of nature); beauty of a sculpted shape
being able to hear everything (esp. when one was not intended to)
instant; moment; (split) second; (in a) flash; (in the) blink of an eye
fascination; to charm; to fascinate; to mesmerize
to lead; to take the lead (in doing something); to precede; to go before; to die before (esp. one's spouse, parents, etc.); to be a prerequisite
to work out a plan of deception; to scheme; (arch.) to think up a plan; (arch.) to think over a plan; (arch.) to discuss; (arch.) to consult
(as alike as) two peas in a pod
genealogy; lineage; family tree; pedigree
certain evidence; definite evidence
detective bureau; detective agency; investigation firm
cool; stylish; good-looking; fashionable; sexy
what's in one's heart; one's emotional state; what one feels
concert band (as a school activity); wind ensemble
wind music; wind instrument music
marriage fraud; fake marriage
vocation; lifework; sacred task (esp. the emperor's rule over the nation); prostitute of the second-highest class (Edo period)
hay fever; pollinosis (allergy to pollen)
competent; suitable; qualified
to surpass the rest (e.g. of a large group); to stand out from the crowd; to be the best by far
billboard; advertising sign
to contract; to undertake; to take over; to take responsibility for
completely ordinary; plain; commonplace; everyday
to fold up; to fold into layers