sprinkling (of rain, salt, etc.); pattering; flipping (through a book, etc.); riffling; sparse; scattered
to spread (out); to extend; to stretch; to reach to; to get around; to fill (e.g. a space)
innocent; cherubic; childlike
sister-in-law (spouse's older sister or older brother's wife); older stepsister; older adopted sister; non-blood-related older sister
acceptable; satisfactory; approval; being in favour; Pass (grade); Fair
recommendation; endorsement
obstinate; stubborn; headstrong
accepted; fully-fledged; clear; respectable
division; section; demarcation; (traffic) lane; compartment; classification
culture; civilization; civilisation; Bunka era (1804.2.11-1818.4.22)
to break (into pieces); to be broken; to collapse; to crumble; to become less formal; to throw off reserve
to bark; to howl; to howl (e.g. of the wind); to roar; to yell; to cry
regrettable; disappointing; precious; dear; too good for; deserving better
if you are so inclined; if it suits you; if you like
(chemical) body warmer; heat pad; hand warmer
program (of events, music, etc.); programme; program (booklet); brochure; (computer) program; programming
something; some kind of; for some reason
classical music; classic; classical; classic (work); the classics
composition; piece of music; tune; melody; enjoyment; fun
power; might; authority; spirits; vigor; vigour
quiet and subdued in appearance; solemn; sad and depressed in manner; soft; gentle
production (e.g. play); direction
rich (taste); full-bodied (flavour, flavor); mellow; laid-back (lifestyle); relaxed; comfortable
moving forward (e.g. vehicle); onward movement; advance (work, procedure, etc.); advancement; progress (of a disease); disease progression
some; few; somewhat; to a certain extent; (arch.) many; (arch.) a lot
ball; sphere; bead (of sweat, dew, etc.); drop; ball (in sports); pile (of noodles, etc.); bullet
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); just like (someone)
to be due to; to be caused by; to depend on; to turn on; to be based on; to come from
complex; complicated; intricate; mixed (feelings)
to work (for); to be employed (at); to serve (as); to act (as); to conduct a religious service
riding; ride; spread (of paints); -seater (e.g. two-seater); (getting into the) mood; (entering into the) spirit
cooked rice; meal; food; one's living; livelihood
to lean (something) against; to set against; to prop up against
successfully; nicely; (yummy) food; yum-yum
casual; unconcerned; nonchalant
to become blunt; to grow dull; to become less capable; to weaken; to falter
being together; going together; matching (clothing); going together
hand-me-down; food offering to the gods; leftovers; trip from Kyoto to the provinces
to (make something) quiver; to shake; to tremble; to vibrate
to think hard; to brood over; to worry too much (about); to torment oneself (with the thought of)