some; few; a number of; somewhat; to a certain extent; a bit
to be caught in; to be stuck in; to stop by; to drop in for a short visit; to get mixed up in (trouble); to get entangled in (a problem); to fall for (a trick)
to float; to be suspended; to rise to the surface; to appear; to come to mind; to have inspiration
new; novel; fresh; recent; latest; up-to-date
(non-documentary) television series; TV drama; teledrama; drama; dramatic incident; spectacle
to look away; to avert one's eyes; to avoid facing (e.g. reality)
noisily; clamorously; incessantly (complaining, pestering, etc.); going on and on; loudly (crying); wailing
to divert (e.g. one's mind); to distract; to relieve (boredom, sorrow, etc.); to conceal (e.g. one's grief with a smile); to hide; to shift (the conversation)
embarrassed; feeling ashamed; feeling awkward
to lower one's voice; to speak with a hushed voice
even if; no matter (what); if; though; although; supposing
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
attractive; good-looking; stylish; cool; smooth; neat
way (of doing); manner; method; means
instead; but (on the other hand)
to laugh off (a rumor, worries, etc.); to laugh away
pain; anguish; distress; suffering; hardship
if; in case; supposing; worst (case); unexpected (occurence); unforeseen
even a little; any at all; if only a little; no matter how little
peaceful; tranquil; calm; restful
is something that; is that which
to arrive at; to reach; to sit on; to sit at (e.g. the table)
in a subdued voice; in undertones; in a whisper; in a mumble; in a murmur
barely; narrowly; only just; with difficulty
to catch (someone's words); to make out; to follow; to ask about (a situation, circumstances, etc.); to inquire
to flutter (in the wind); to wave; to turn over; to flip over; to suddenly change (attitude, opinion, etc.); to suddenly switch
grain; bead; drop; counter for small round objects including grains, seeds, pills, drops
(moment of) departure; (upon) leaving; retirement
genuine; real; authentic; full-scale; full-blown; all-out
to get strong; to gain strength
paint; coloring materials; colors; colours
to paint; to spread; to plaster; to apply (cream, lotion); to smear; to lacquer
to pile up; to heap up; to stack up; to repeat many times over; to go through repeatedly; to accumulate
day by day; by the day; (arch.) daily; (arch.) every day
to be in a hurry; to be impatient; to be anxious (to do); to get a fright; to panic; to get flustered
15th day of the month; 15 days
Marine Day (national holiday; 3rd Monday of July)