to dance (orig. a whirling dance); to flutter about; to revolve
flowers; beautiful; spectacular
to be in full bloom; to blossom in full glory; to be in fullness of bloom
plentiful; abundant; ample; lavish
to treat; to handle; to deal with; to arrange; to decorate; to dress
obi; kimono sash; paper wrapper on books, CDs, etc.; band; belt; cingulum
to put on; to wear; to be used to wearing
exquisite; superb; perfect; miraculous
calmness; composure; presence of mind; stability; steadiness
showy; brilliant; gorgeous; florid; gay
to join; to be put together; to combine; to unite; to fit; to close (e.g. of a wound)
make-up; makeup; cosmetics
grown-up (manner, etc.); mature; adult
to be finished; to be completed; to be done
making (a new suit, dress, etc.); having (something) made; buying new; new tune; new melody; new composition
complete set; all; everything
to deliver; to forward; to send; to report; to notify; to file notice (to the authorities)
kimono fabrics shop; draper's shop
proprietress (of a traditional Japanese inn or restaurant); landlady; hostess; mistress
wife; your wife; his wife; married lady; madam
summoning; calling; riding; (high-quality) silk crepe (fabric)
when it becomes; when it comes to
chitter; chatter; giggle; screeching; squealing
to make merry; to frolic; to be in high spirits
at any rate; anyhow; anyway; in any case; because; as you know
right or wrong; good or bad; quality; having both merits and demerits; having both advantages and disadvantages
to be visible; to be clear; to be evident; to be certain
innocent; naive; artless; unsophisticated; pure; fresh
to be mixed together; to be blended; to intermingle; to commingle
fleeting; transient; short-lived; empty (dream, etc.); mere (hope); faint (possibility)
to cheer up; to liven up; to become active; to look better; to improve (in appearance); to stand out
right beside; close to; nearby
to decorate; to ornament; to display; to exhibit; to mark (e.g. the day with a victory); to adorn (e.g. the front page)
faint; indistinct; dim; (arch.) few; (arch.) a little
bitter orange (Citrus aurantium); sour orange; Seville orange; orange (color, colour)
narrow; thin (sized); slender
exposed; scanty; bare; public; open
nape (of the neck); nucha
charming; captivating; bewitching; seductive; coquettish
to be fascinated (by); to be captivated by; to be enchanted by; to gaze admiringly at; to watch in fascination
to be able (in a position) to do; to be up to the task; to be ready; to be completed; to be made; to be built; to be good at