to melt into; to dissolve into; to merge into; to blend into (surroundings); to fit in; to adapt to
self-restraint; voluntary restraint; self-imposed control; self-discipline
footpath; walkway; sidewalk
to hang up; to end a telephone conversation
who on earth; just exactly who; who the heck
special someone; special person; precious one; significant other
with a whiff; with a puff; suddenly; abruptly; without warning
to be jealous of; to be envious of; to envy
sunflower (Helianthus annuus)
(eating up) quickly; in no time; quickly (sticking out one's tongue); licking; licking up; (peeling off) in one go
to knock down; to beat (someone) up; to injure (someone) so badly they cannot recover (esp. emotionally); to overwhelm (with mental anguish, etc.)
mark of liveliness; sign of activity
reproachful; resentful; spiteful
secrecy; confidentiality; one's circumstances (esp. fiscal); kitchen
astringent; bitter; austere; elegant (and unobtrusive); sour (look); glum
kaki; Japanese persimmon (Diospyros kaki)
concept; general idea; notion; intention; aim; design
first of all; first thing
to explain adequately; to be accountable
hasty; impatient; restless; rash
after this; henceforth; henceforward; from now on
main dish (e.g. meat, fish, but not rice); principal dish
hors d'oeuvre; appetizer; appetiser; starter
very easy; piece of cake; child's play; before breakfast
ochazuke; rice with tea poured on it
how about ...?; I wonder; I don't know
right or wrong; good or bad; quality; having both merits and demerits; having both advantages and disadvantages
to frame; to falsely accuse of a crime
again (and again); once again; yet again; (there you go) again
bikini (swimwear); Bikini island
lucky color; lucky colour
white; correction fluid; white-out
to join hands together; to join forces; to collaborate
cackling (sound of shrill laughter)
protest; refutation; pleading
colour usage; color usage; use of colour
subjectivity; subject (philosophical); ego; one's personal opinion; one's own idea
objectivity; objective; object (philosophical)
migratory locust (Locusta migratoria)
distant (from someone); aloof; estranged; knowing little (of); ill-informed (about); ignorant (of)