smirkingly; broadly (grinning)
carefully; attentively; profoundly; deeply; at length
to stick; to get stuck; to be unavailable; to be busy; to be piled up (e.g. of work); to halt (in one's speech)
sweet rice jelly; Edo-period herbal medicine (used as an antitussive and a breath freshener)
vocal message; speech; statement; prologue at the start of a kabuki performance
ignorance; innocence; stupidity
the past; bygone days; one's past (that one would prefer remained secret); past (tense); preterit; previous life
one's heart; the mind; inner feelings; inmost thoughts; true motives
opposite; reverse; contrary
smoothly; easily; readily
tortoise; turtle; heavy drinker; turtle crest; turtle mon
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive
to fall over; to fall down; to fall; to flop (e.g. of a play); to be a flop
presentation; exhibit; suggest; citation
to (make something) quiver; to shake; to tremble; to vibrate
workmanship; craftsmanship; grades; results; quality (e.g. of a crop); dealings
bitter smile; wry smile; forced smile; strained laugh
high-spirited; cheerful; assertive; vigorous
to change completely; to change suddenly
good; OK; all right; fine; very well; will do
often; frequently; lightly (of a movement); easily; simply
to approach; to draw near; to get close; to get acquainted with; to get closer to; to get to know
old book; rare book; classic; secondhand book; used book
to tickle; to tickle (one's curiosity, vanity, etc.); to arouse; to make laugh; to amuse
aroma; fragrance; scent; smell
nostril; nostrils; naris; nares
self-esteem; self-respect; self-importance; conceit; pride
to bend backwards; to bend oneself back; to be taken aback
being put off (by someone's words, behaviour, etc.); being taken aback; recoiling (in shock, disgust, etc.); zooming out or pulling the camera back to get a wider image (in film and TV)
to give a little chuckle; to let out a giggle
eccentric young person (esp. girl)
to aim at (with a weapon, etc.); to be after (something or someone); to have an eye on; to aim for; to set up as a goal
to be popular; to come into fashion; to be prevalent; to spread widely (e.g. disease); to flourish; to thrive
modest; reserved; quiet; humble
actually; really; truly; in practice; practically
indication; denotation; designation; instructions; directions
to forget; to leave carelessly; to be forgetful of; to forget about; to forget (an article)