main cause; primary factor
manner of speaking; mode of expression; way of saying something
finished product; finished goods; completed article
seeing through (a trick, someone's mind, etc.)
patronizing; expecting gratitude in return; acting like one is doing someone a favor; condescending
massage (esp. anma, a traditional form of Japanese massage); masseur; masseuse; (arch.) blind person
when it comes to; concerning (an area of expertise)
mode (e.g. of a machine); setting; state (of mind); mode (e.g. work mode, study mode); mode; mode
anticlimax; let-down; disappointment; loss of interest
eating together; dining together; having a meal together
to be frank; to speak one's mind; to open one's heart; to have a heart-to-heart talk (with someone)
discord; trouble; dissension; disagreement; friction; conflict
point in common; common term; common trait; common denominator
making a guest appearance; guest starring
in person; personally; directly
deep emotion; strong feelings
to be touching; to be moving
to place (in position); to fix; to install; to seat (someone); to settle (upon something); to fix (e.g. one's gaze)
to fall in love at first sight; (arch.) to see for the first time; (arch.) to meet for the first time; (arch.) to have sexual relations for the first time
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
half-dead; state of uncertainty; limbo; leaving unfinished with the intention of inflicting suffering
bad influence; negative influence
fast; quick; easy; simple; as soon as ...; the moment ...
concept; general idea; notion; intention; aim; design
to be pleased with; to suit
ability; capacity; capability; physical strength
between-season wear; spring and autumn clothing; together; condition; situation; -ish
landowner; landlord; landlady
point worthy of note; good point; part worth seeing; (signs of) promise; good prospects (for the future)
townsman; townswoman; resident of a town; townspeople; townsfolk
things one is carrying; things one has on one's person; thing one owns; one's property; mistress; lover
spot; point; place; position
argument; discussion; dispute; controversy
early summer; fourth month of the lunar calendar
to blow fiercely; to rage; (arch.) to play (a flute, etc.) for fun