to go back to the start; to reset; to restore; to return to the point (of a discussion); to return something (that has been moved) to previous place; to reconstitute
sometimes; at intervals; occasionally; on occasion; from time to time
falling lightly (e.g. snow, petals, confetti); fluttering; flickering; twinkling; appearing and disappearing; catching glimpses
to steal a glance (at); to look furtively (at); to take a peek (at)
sharp-eyed; keen-eyed; easily awakened
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
unexpected; surprising; unanticipated; strange; unforeseen
lively; full of spirit; energetic; healthy; well; fit
to strike; to hit; to attack; to bash; to sound out (someone's views); to pound (meat or fish); to chop into small pieces
slightly; lightly; thinly; faintly; dimly
emphasis; stress; accentuating (a feature or certain part); accenting; strong tone (of the market); firm tone
to deepen; to heighten; to intensify
faithful; devoted; loyal; honest; true
steel; sword steel; sword
self-control; self-restraint
as (one pleases, one is told, etc.); wherever (e.g. one's feet take one); according to
any moment now; any minute now; as soon as possible; right away
to collect; to put (it all) together; to summarize; to aggregate; to bring to a conclusion; to finalize
to pin down; to knock down; to push (and hold) someone down (esp. with sexual connotations)
master and servant; lord and retainer; employer and employee
porcelain bowl; donburi; bowl of meat, fish, etc. served over rice; front pocket in a haragake
to spread (out); to extend; to stretch; to reach to; to get around; to fill (e.g. a space)
normally being cold but at some prompt suddenly becoming lovestruck; hot-cold personality type
to be added to; to be appended; to join in (e.g. a group of friends); to participate; to increase (e.g. heat); to gain in (e.g. influence)
magnificent spectacle; thrilling sight; grand view
seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity
bottomless; unlimited; immeasurable; inexhaustible
some; few; a number of; somewhat; to a certain extent; a bit
to pull; to tug; to draw (attention, sympathy, etc.); to attract (e.g. interest); to draw back (e.g. one's hand); to draw in (one's chin, stomach, etc.); to draw (a card, mahjong tile, etc.)
skip it; drop it; I've had enough (e.g. when offered something); that's enough
(playing an) unpopular role; (taking on an) unpopular task
to take upon oneself; to volunteer; to undertake; to offer (to do)
to be effective; to be fruitful; to be worthwhile; to be worth; to be rewarded; to pay off
to disturb; to upset; to ruffle; to stir up; to mess up
pause; suspension; rest; stoppage
investigation (e.g. by police or prosecutors); examination; inquiry; enquiry
dining room; dining hall; cafeteria; restaurant; eatery; snack bar
evening meal; dinner; supper
bathing; going in the bath
each (person); everyone; individual; respective
going to bed; retiring (for the night)
time; (the) hour; favourable time; opportunity; chance