risky; dangerous; suggestive; bordering on the obscene; (arch.) extreme; (arch.) harsh
self-torturing; masochistic
self-abasement; humility; self-depreciation
to get along (with someone); to be like-minded; to be congenial
contrary person; sourpuss; dog-in-the-manger
older sister and younger brother
cashmere (fiber, yarn, fleece, clothing, etc. from the cashmere goat)
gross (i.e. 12 dozen); gross (i.e. not net); total; gross score (in golf)
to open one's heart; to throw off reserve; to be frank
to come together; to join; to get married; to become a married couple
not feeling like doing ...; having no mind to ...; being in no mood for ...; indifferent; half-hearted; dispirited
accent (on a syllable, word); stress; intonation; inflection; (language) accent (e.g. American, British); accent (e.g. in a design)
dimness; obscurity; indistinctness; unclear; unintelligible
stroke; cerebral haemorrhage; cerebral hemorrhage
outbreak of an illness; onset of an illness; appearance of symptoms
to catch (someone's words); to make out; to follow; to ask about (a situation, circumstances, etc.); to inquire
after a short time; in a short while; a short time later
tuft (of hair, threads, etc.); fringe; bunch (of grapes, bananas, etc.); cluster (of flowers); segment (of a tangerine, etc.); section
mumbling; chewing one's words; chewing (food); squirming; wriggling
equipment; facilities; installation; accommodations; conveniences; arrangements
to be ready; to be prepared; to be in order; to be put in order; to be adjusted; to be regulated
stillness; repose; standing still
artificial product; man-made product; fiction; made-up story; decoration (e.g. for a festival); theatrical prop (esp. a large prop in noh or kyogen, e.g. tree, well, boat)
always hitting the bull's-eye; infallible
being absorbed in; losing oneself in; losing control of oneself
counter for birds, rabbits, etc.
to shoot down; to win; to gain
praise; admiration; commendation; approbation
to mix with; to be mixed; to be mingled
to say; to be called; to do
cheerful; lively; lighthearted
personality; character; personal appearance; gentility