probe each other; sound each other out
disadvantage; handicap; unfavorable position
blunder; fault; error; mistake; failure; disgrace
(following a verb) to be sure to; to do (something) so that ...; to make sure to; to try to
to be weary; to be worn out; to be fed up (with); to be sick of; to be dejected; to be dispirited
depressed; bummed out; down; heavy-hearted; heavy-spirited; feeling reluctant (to do)
fortunately; luckily; thankfully
separate room; another room; special room; (arch.) concubine (of a noble)
gorgeous; gaudy; dazzling; gay; resplendent
people; men and women; each person; everybody
suddenly; in a flash; rapidly; attractive; distinguished; showy
great difference; big difference; wide margin
long, slender and well-proportioned; smooth, continuous (movement)
figure; body shape; build; physique; form
Japanese person; Japanese people
stout; well-fleshed; well-built; well-padded; plump
figure; body shape; build; somatotype; biotype; habitus
dark (skin, complexion, etc.); swarthy; tanned
clothing; costume; outfit; garment; dress
national costume; (in) native dress
dear; desired; missed; longed-for; nostalgic
kimono; Japanese traditional clothing (esp. full-length); clothing; clothes
various; varied; diverse; all sorts of
feeling; sensation; emotion; interjection
for a short while; for a brief period; soon; in a short while
race (of people); type of person
to fly about; to flutter about; to flit about; to fly past each other
common; shared; to be common (to); to be shared (by); -wide
even at the best of times; already; (even) under normal circumstances; in addition to; as it is
to be scheduled to (do); to be expected to (do)
to cry; to weep; to sob; to howl
results; record; grades; marks
failing mark (e.g. in exam)
grazing; skimming; almost touching; barely; just; narrowly
in a daze; absent-mindedly; dimly; hazily; with a roar (of flames); with a whoosh
courtesy call; going around to say hello (or goodbye) to everybody; making the rounds
to brace oneself; to focus one's energies; to focus one's mind
ring; circle; hoop; wheel; circle (e.g. of friends)