no matter what; whatever happens; in any situation; rain or shine
to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe
noon; midday; daytime; lunch
meeting up; gathering; assembly; set
slow; time-consuming; late (in the day); towards the end (of the day or night); later (than expected or usual); late
this time; now; next time; another time; recently; lately
it is ... that ...; precisely; although; while; it is precisely because ... that ...; only because ...
in order to; for the purpose of; must; should
of course; certainly; naturally
date (with someone); (social) outing (for two); date night; date (day)
et cetera; etc.; or something; the likes of; for example; for instance
pillar; post; support; prop; counter for buddhas, gods, nobles, etc.
something; some; somehow; for some reason; (is there) something (you want, etc.)
to turn one's head; to look over one's shoulder; to turn around; to think back (on); to reminisce; to look back (on)
civilian clothes; plain clothes; mufti; plainclothes police officer
figure; form; appearance; dress; state; condition
being scattered in all directions; being broken up and dispersed
to rock; to shake; to swing
off the shoulder (e.g. top, dress, etc.)
freely; generously; liberally; ungrudgingly; unsparingly
exposure; laying bare; baring (e.g. skin); (photographic) exposure
long, slender and well-proportioned; smooth, continuous (movement)
foot; paw; leg; gait; pace; bottom structural component (i.e. radical) of a kanji; (arch.) money
to stretch; to extend; to straighten out; to be flattened; to spread (of paint, cream, etc.); to stretch out (e.g. of a hand); to extend
to suit; to match; to become; to be like
coordinate; co-ordinate; matching (e.g. clothes, accessories, furniture, colours); coordinated outfit (clothes and accessories); ensemble; coordinates (items of clothing, furniture, etc. designed to be used together)
erotic; sexy; arousing; risque; sultry
to stop (an activity); to cease; to discontinue; to cancel; to abandon; to give up
to press against; to push against; to force against; to foist on (task, responsibility); to impose (one's will)
to be delighted; to be glad; to congratulate; to gratefully accept
and yet; though; when; in spite of
bad (taste); unpalatable; poor; unskillful; ugly; unattractive