homosexuality; homosexual love
impossible; unthinkable; unbelievable; ridiculous
in that respect; on that point; in that regard
to burst into bud; to sprout; to have a crush (esp. on a fictional character, idol, etc.); to be infatuated
ecology; life and habits (of an animal); mode of life; way of living
little finger; pinky; fourth (occ. fifth) finger; little toe
important point; point to check; point not to miss; checkpoint
composition (of painting); structural outline; compositional arrangement
balance of power (in a relationship); power dynamic
master; Your Lordship; My Lord; husband
technical term; terminology; jargon
staunch; hardcore; dyed-in-the-wool; metal reinforcement
rich (flavor, color, etc.); strong (e.g. odor); probable; (very) likely; passionate; sensuous
kiss scene; kissing scene
to all appearances; no matter how you look at it
unpleasant; revolting; feeling sick; feeling unwell; uncomfortable; annoying
to beat fast (of one's heart); to flutter (with joy, anticipation, etc.); to throb; to pound; to palpitate
to use one's influence; to pull strings; to take measures; to make the necessary preparations
equal (in ability); even; evenly matched; well-matched; on par (with)
study; diligence; working hard; experience; knowledge; discount
carapace; shell; 1st in rank; grade A; instep; back of hand
moustache; mustache; whiskers (on a cat, etc.); feelers (on an insect, etc.); shadow (on a candlestick chart)
dizzyingly; with one's head swimming
sprouting; budding; young shoot; moe; fascination; infatuation (esp. towards anime and manga characters)
to disappear; to vanish; (arch.) to die
people who share an interest; people of similar tastes; kindred minds
to swell; to rise; to bulge; to rouse; to get excited
office hours; business hours; working hours
congratulations!; well done!; best wishes!; all the best!
shift; move; (work) shift; work schedule; gearshift; changing gears
party; group; crew; company (of troops); corps; unit
moving forward (e.g. plans); acceleration (e.g. of payment schedule); front-loading
dense; thick; close (relationship); intimate; minute; fine
to confess one's love; to profess one's feelings
enjoyment; pleasure; amusement; anticipation; looking forward to; something to look forward to
enjoyment; pleasure; amusement; anticipation; looking forward to; something to look forward to
tease; flirt; man-eater; seductress