to hear a rumor; to get wind of
expedition; (military) campaign; tour (by a sports team, performer, etc.); visit
water flea (Daphnia spp.)
very interesting; of great interest
multiplication table; times table
sparkle of one's eyes; insight; discernment; penetration
meaning; connotation; denotation
spine; line of the backbone; seam down the back (of clothing)
surgery; operation; procedure; skill with one's hands; sleight of hand
call; summons; convening; convocation
signalling with the eyes; exchanging looks; winking
lightly (floating, drifting, etc.); buoyantly; soft; fluffy; unsteadily; flightily
with a friendly grin; smilingly
flower; blossom; cherry blossom; beauty; blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms); ikebana; hanafuda
shrine; palace; imperial residence; Imperial prince; Imperial princess; headboard with built-in shelves, drawers, etc.
imitation crab meat; crab sticks
wisdom; wit; sagacity; prajna (insight leading to enlightenment)
blank space (in documents); vacuum; blank; void
bursting out (laughter); breaking out (applause); in a rush; in a surge; suddenly; all of a sudden
laugh; laughter; smile; sneer; sex aids (e.g. dildos, pornographic books, erotic woodblock prints, etc.)
without being able to help oneself; against one's will; compelling; pressing; irresistible
pretext for not revealing something (e.g. actual reason for one's failure, vested interest, etc.)
transcendence; excellence; superiority
lovely; wonderful; nice; great; fantastic; superb
name; nameplate; caption; storyboard (of a manga); rough draft
to be at a loss for words
to tie; to bind; to bear (fruit); to close (e.g. deal); to confirm; to connect (two distant places); to close tightly
beautiful; lovely; heartwarming; beautiful
tundra; sharp and sarcastic without ever acting lovestruck
refrigerator; cold; cool; cold sake
spirit of a dead person; ghost; departed soul
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward; gift