fascinating; voluptuous; bewitching; captivating
preface; introduction; preamble
to be needed; to be necessary; to be required; to be wanted; to need; to want
column (e.g. in newspaper); stand-alone feature article framed by a box
layer; stratum; class; stratum; sheaf; counter for stories (of a building)
story of one's experience; recounting of one's experiences; narrative; testimonial
to stick into (of something with a sharp point); to prick; to pierce; to resonate emotionally; to move
gravure; photogravure; rotogravure; gravure picture
to cut into (a conversation); to interject
pupil (of the eye); one's eyes
meaning; point (e.g. of a statement); gist; goal; intent; object
running fast; double time; cantering; doing things in a hurry
to change color (of leaves in autumn); to turn red; to ripen (and change color); to become sexually aware; to reach puberty
charming; captivating; bewitching; seductive; coquettish
one night; one evening; all night; overnight
(slowly and) carefully; without haste; thoroughly; deliberately; closely; meticulously
to melt (and become soft or liquid); to be enchanted (by); to be charmed; to be bewitched
to lay hands on; to touch; to care for; to look after; to make off with; to steal
passionate; ardent; enthusiastic
to brew (sake, etc.); to cause; to bring on; to bring about
to put to bed; to let sleep; to lay (something) down; to put on its side; to let (money, goods, etc.) lie idle; to set aside unused
reliable; dependable; trustworthy; hopeful; promising
carrying (someone) in one's arms; princess carry; bridal carry
to lift (a person) in one's arms; to help (a person) sit up
play; recreation; playing (a sport); play; playing (a musical instrument); musical performance; play (theatrical performance)
deadly serious; deadly earnest
figure; design; twill weave; pattern of diagonal stripes; style (of writing); figure (of speech); design
to hold in one's arms (e.g. a baby); to embrace; to have sex with; to make love to; to sit on (eggs); to brood
carpenter's square; instigation; suggestion; metal wire with a prop animal (e.g. butterfly, bird) attached to the end; rod used to control the arm of a puppet (in bunraku)
one's own judgement (judgment); decision made without consulting others; arbitrary decision; dogmatism
new rice; first rice crop of the year; novice; beginner; newcomer
some nerve (as in "you have some nerve to ...")
to (go into a) sulk; to get cranky; to get cross; to become perverse
to have sex; to have a physical relationship
treatment; conduct (towards another); behavior; stage performance; movements (of an actor); acting gestures
long, slender and well-proportioned; smooth, continuous (movement)
instead; but (on the other hand)
without; but if; otherwise; or else
(overnight) stay; lodging; inn; hotel; night duty; anchorage