to twine around; to twist around; to coil around; to pester; to hassle
gait; walk; stride; trace (e.g. of route taken by hunted criminal); track; trail
to become blunt; to grow dull; to become less capable; to weaken; to falter
to confide; to reveal; to disclose; to lay bare; to speak frankly; to open (one's heart)
to steel oneself to; to brace oneself
to show signs of ...; to have the appearance of ...
question; inquiry; enquiry
(something) has never occurred; to have never done (something); such a thing has not happened; never happens; there is never a time when
dissatisfaction; discontent; disapproval; objection; complaint; protest
making out and being lovey-dovey
to love; to cherish; to admire; to appreciate
to entwine; to twine around; to coordinate (with); to arrest
surprisingly; stunningly; astonishingly; wonderfully
getting a lump in one's throat; overflowing with feelings; chest full of; lungs full of
contemplation; meditation
living by oneself; living alone
city; Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly
rural area; countryside; the sticks; hometown
delicious; tasty; sweet; attractive; appealing; convenient
senior high school; high school
university; college; former central university of Kyoto (established under the ritsuryo system for the training of government administrators); the Great Learning (one of the Four Books)
vocational school; technical school
future (usually near); prospects
tailor's (shop); dressmaker's shop; tailor; dressmaker
clothing and accessories; attire
nail technician; manicurist
model; dummy; model (profession); fashion model; model (of a vehicle, machine, etc.); version; model (e.g. mathematical)
guidance; leading; induction; introduction; incitement; inducement
different school (e.g. of ikebana)
order; sequence; procedure
café; cafe; coffeehouse; hostess bar (serving western alcoholic beverages; Taisho and Showa period)
mumblingly; mutteringly; unintelligibly
desire; wish; request; entreaty; prayer; (written) application
backward somersault; back handspring; backflip
shackles; fetters; irons; bonds (e.g. family); ties; binding relationship
windmill; wind turbine; pinwheel (toy); windmill (toy); Clematis patens (species of climbing plant)
rotation (usu. around something); revolution; turning