to cut deep into; to cut one's way into (an enemy position); to rush on; to press someone hard (e.g. with questions); to get to the heart of (a matter)
silver; silver colour; (fig.) snow
fingers; fingertips; underling; stooge; tool
why; oh; no!; quit it!; stop!
sensitive; fragile; feeble; indecisive
nothing special; no big deal; doesn't matter
meaning; tenor; effect; influence; appearance; aspect
outline; contour line; border line
unique; peculiar; singular
circular window; round window
tatami room; tatami mat room; formal Japanese room; dinner party in a tatami room (esp. when a geisha or maiko attends)
nylon track suit (when worn as street fashion); rattle-rattle; rustle-rustle; whisper-whisper
reserve; spare; note; memorandum; duplicate; copy
et cetera; etc.; or something; the likes of; for example; for instance
to love; to be attached to; to cherish; to caress
fabric; cloth; textiles; measure of kimono material
to finish writing; to complete; to write down (e.g. a list); to write out
suddenly; abruptly; deliberately; slowly; gently
flat-tasting; bland; lacking in flavor; dull; flat; unimaginative
will (urge) to create; creative urge; appetite for writing
in good condition; in fine shape; glib; slick; harmonious; melodious
oh!; ah!; oh dear!; good grief!; dear me!; thank God!
to be refined (character, manners); to be classy; to be polished
finished product; finished goods; completed article
to deal with a large number
fickle; capricious; inconstant; changeable; whimsical
to carry to extremes; to go to the end of something; to investigate thoroughly; to master
no!; no no!; no, not at all
row of cherry trees (lining a street)
difficult to ...; hard to ...
second; number two; runner-up
to happen to hear; to overhear
bold; shameless; cheeky; brash; impudent
nerve; nerves; sensitivity
all that one has; all that there is; the whole
real image; real form; real-life image; true picture
like water; like it grows on trees