to listen repeatedly; to listen again; to ask a question in return; to ask again; to ask for a repeated explanation
sign of remorse; indication of regret
to close (one's eyes); to shut
interest; eagerness; enthusiasm
direction (of a play, film, etc.); production; organization (of an event); arrangement; staging (for effect)
meal set before one; women's advances
exquisite flavor (flavour); delectable flavor; delicious flavor; delicacy; delectable dish
to disappear; to vanish; to go; to leave; to die
to think hard; to brood over; to worry too much (about); to torment oneself (with the thought of)
that is to say; so that means
judging from; on the basis of; from the point of view of
that's enough!; cut it out!; get a life!
still more; even more; all the more; still less; even less
dainty; delicate (e.g. fingers); fine; sensitive; delicate (feelings, sense, etc.); subtle
pretending to respect (someone) while in fact staying distant; keeping at arm's length; avoiding (something unpleasant); shying away from; giving (the batter) an "intentional walk"
correction; revision; amendment
indifferently; paying no attention (to); taking no notice (of)
gracious (defeat, apology, etc.); graceful; upright; righteous; (arch.) unspoiled (scenery, etc.); (arch.) pure
recommendation; advice; suggestion; encouragement
dramatic; exciting; touching; extreme
dumbfounded; speechless; flabbergasted; struck dumb with astonishment
open; unconcealed; undisguised; broad; lewd; indecent
to factor in; to take into account; to include in one's considerations
romanticist; romantic; dreamer
blushing; getting red in the face; embarrassment
hunting ground; hunting preserve
with a clash; with a thud; unexpectedly (meeting someone); suddenly (ending); abruptly (coming to a halt)
swing; shake; appearance; behaviour; pretence; pretense; (a customer) coming to restaurant, ryokan, etc. without a reservation or introduction
blunder; fault; error; mistake; failure; disgrace
careless; thoughtless; stupid; heedless; unobservant; inadvertent
to puzzle over; to think deeply about; to rack one's brains over (wrack)
to worry (about); to fuss (over); to be careful (about); to pay attention (to); to take (good) care of
leaving (a decision, job, etc.) to someone else; entrusting; leaving the choice of a meal to the chef; omakase
tottering; staggering; faltering; reeling
at a disadvantage; in an unfavourable position; having poor prospects; standing little chance
the heat is off; things calm down; the excitement dies down
execution (e.g. of a plan); carrying out; (putting into) practice; execution (of a program); run
worst; horrible; horrid; in the worst case; if worst comes to worst
recommendation; referral; endorsement
to sprain; to twist; to dampen (enthusiasm); to discourage; to dishearten
assistance; help; aid; support; reinforcement