grain; bead; drop; counter for small round objects including grains, seeds, pills, drops
(rolling) along; (rolling) over and over; with a bright, ringing sound (e.g. of a bell); (laughing) in a bright, high-pitched tone; (changing) frequently (of opinions, conversation topic, etc.); constantly; (losing) all too easily
to make a circle (of a motion, arrangement, etc.); to move (e.g. one's head) in a circle; to form (the shape of) a circle; to draw a circle
country; state; region; national government; central government; home (i.e. hometown, home country); province (of Japan)
play-biting (e.g. by pets); mouthing; nipping
far; distant; distant (past); remote (in time); distant (relationship or kinship); having little to do (with someone); far (from something else in quality, degree, etc.)
extravagant; absurd; unbelievable; enormous; tremendous; extraordinary
self-awareness; awareness (of one's position, abilities, duty, etc.); perceiving (something); taking in (a sensation); self-consciousness
to run about; to rush about
to melt; to liquefy; to dissolve (in a liquid); to bring into solution; to lose (money; through gambling, etc.); to squander
real intention; motive; true opinion; what one really thinks
to give no leeway; to press (for an answer, etc.); to shower (questions on someone)
other than; excluding; without
tide; current; sea water; opportunity; chance
to blow out; to spout out
to rub out; to clean off; to clear away; to efface; to erase
to descend (e.g. a mountain); to go down; to alight (e.g. from bus); to get off; to step down; to retire; to be granted
equal; identical; the same; no different (from); just like; equivalent
bitter smile; wry smile; strained laugh; sarcastic laugh
purposely (of something needless, unexpected or seemingly counterproductive, etc.); daringly (doing something); not necessarily; not particularly; (arch.) definitely not
scene; view; prospect; outlook
to get back to normal; to get back into one's stride; to get back into the swing of it
with a pat; with a tap; with a pop; with a crack; casually (throw); carelessly
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
completely; entirely; totally
to cling to; to embrace; to throw one's arms around
to understand fully; to be convinced; to be satisfied
proof; testimony; demonstration; verification; certification
to start to say; to attempt to say; to be about to say; to speak to; to address
inadvertently (letting out a laugh); quickly; all of a sudden; all at once
to point upward; to look upward; to improve
to look away; to turn away
profile; face in profile; face seen from the side; (personal) profile; (biographical) sketch; outline (of someone's life)
anything and everything; just about everything
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
invasion; incursion; raid; aggression; intrusion; trespass
positive; assertive; active; proactive; aggressive
to grow senile; to be childish with age; to be mentally slow; to be befuddled; to play stupid; to say something stupid (oft. on purpose; esp. as part of a comedic routine)
to fall in love (with); to fall for; to be attracted (by); to be charmed (by); to forget oneself; to be entranced (by)
rich (flavor, color, etc.); strong (e.g. odor); probable; (very) likely; passionate; sensuous
to cling to; to hang onto; to rely on; to depend on; to implore; to entreat
to use one's influence; to pull strings; to take measures; to make the necessary preparations
thick; deep; kind; cordial; abundant