eared seal (esp. the California sea lion, Zalophus californianus); sea lion
to steam (food, towel, etc.); to be hot and humid; to be sultry
disappearance; vanishing; loss; dying away; wearing off
living; lifestyle; living room
to collect (debts); to dun; to appoint; to promote; to emphasize; to focus on
the future; future prospects
in the twinkling of an eye; in a flash
to row a boat; to nod off; to doze off
sensitive; alert; aware; susceptible
thirst for blood; bloodlust; determination to kill
to strain; to stretch; to string up; to cover over (e.g. with tiles, ice, etc.)
after a bath; after taking a bath; large towel used after taking a bath; yukata worn after taking a bath
fresh and youthful; lively; vibrant; vivacious; juicy (e.g. fruit)
people with a pure and innocent image (esp. actresses, singers, etc.)
little girl; maiden; young lady; female usually between 7 and 18 years old
to draw close to; to edge up to; to snuggle up to; to nestle close to; to cuddle with; to draw closer to
to repel; to drive away; to repulse; to reject
to feign ignorance; to pretend one doesn't know
to gain fame; to make one's name
to hear a rumor; to get wind of
tensely; tightly; erectly; intuitively; instinctively; with a burst
intention; wish; purpose; mind (to do)
coping method; approach; how to deal with (problem, etc.)
to shun; to avoid; to ostracize; to neglect; to distance oneself from; to give the hard shoulder
heart; mind; bottom of one's heart; core (of one's character); centre; center; heart (organ)
powerful person; influential person
relatives; one's family; friends; members of the same organization; followers; henchmen
firm; strong; solid; stable
three generations; third generation immigrant; sansei; the third (e.g. Henry III)
civilization; civilisation; culture; Bunmei era (1469.4.28-1487.7.20)
to choke up; to be speechless; to hold one's tongue
ignorance; innocence; stupidity
interference; intervention; meddling
ill will; spite; bad meaning; mala fides; bad faith; malice
to burn to a crisp; to scorch
creak; squeak; creaking; discord; strife; friction
to quicken; to speed up; to gather speed
to burst into tears; to burst out crying; to begin to cry; to be moved to tears