genius; prodigy; natural gift
very; considerably; by no means; not readily; middle; half-way point
to meet (by chance); to come across; to meet (e.g. of rivers, highways, etc.); to emerge and engage (an enemy)
listen!; you see; mind you; remember
to stick through; to force through; to spread throughout; to thoroughly diffuse; to make a path between two points; to proceed in a logical manner; to let pass
extravagant; lavish; opulent; luxurious; magnificent; splendid
to catch one's breath; to gulp; to have one's breath taken away; to gasp
to raise; to lift; to boost; to enhance
chief seat; seat of honor; seat of honour; head of the table
since some time ago; for some time; for quite a while
flapping (of a flag, fan, etc.); fluttering; pitter-patter (of footsteps); quickly (making progress); in quick succession
to make merry; to frolic; to be in high spirits
advice; counsel; suggestion; tip; hint
quality; value; nature; inherent quality; logical quality
to death (bored, scared, etc.); to distraction; like crazy; like mad; so much; dying (e.g. for a drink)
samurai on horseback; (medieval) knight
(much) more than others; exceedingly; extremely; unusually
princess; spoiled girl; hothouse flower; glue
to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe
to long for; to yearn after; to admire; to be attracted by
previously; already; for some time; for quite a while
(single-industry) industrial union
reserve; constraint; declining; refraining; forethought; foresight
to be palatable; to suit one's taste
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
size; large and small (sizes); various sizes; daishō (matched pair of long and short swords); large and small drums; long months and short months; sic bo (Macao dice game)
as usual; as always; as before; as ever; still
to hold in one's mouth (without biting, before chewing or swallowing, etc.)
to make a sound with one's throat; to purr (cat)
to pull a wry face; to screw one's face up; to pucker one's face; to scowl; to grimace; to frown
bubbliness (of a carbonated drink); sound of bubbles (of a carbonated drink); fluffiness (of a cake, souffle, whipped cream)
skillful; skilful; delicious; appetizing; fortunate; splendid
to nod one's head; to nod yes; to agree
sly; cunning; sneaky; crafty; unfair; dishonest
you; presence (of a god, nobleman, etc.)