how (beautiful, tasty, etc.); what a ...; nothing worth mentioning; nothing special; of what name
to make noise; to make racket; to rustle; to swoosh; to make merry; to clamor; to clamour
slightly (blushing); suddenly (getting bright, flaring up, flashing on, etc.); suddenly (appearing, coming out, etc.); distractedly; absentmindedly
to look (stare) back at (someone); to look at again; to re-examine; to prove oneself superior (to someone who had previously been condescending); to put a person to shame; to look back (behind oneself)
to long for; to yearn for; to hanker after; to be attracted by; to be drawn to; to aspire to
matter being discussed (e.g. in a private conversation); our side of the story (in contrast to another's version)
thereabouts; vicinity; that area; that situation; those circumstances
laughing at an inappropriate time; not being able to hold back one's laughter; scornful laughter; snicker; snigger
to pity; to sympathize with; to tend to (e.g. an injury); to care for; to appreciate; to recognize (someone's efforts)
regardless of right or wrong; regardless of merit; both good and bad
change; alternation; rotation; replacement; substitution; shift
I got it; I see; I now know; so that's the reason
even if I say so myself; for me (to do such a thing)
dull; uninteresting; boring; drab
to emit; to spout; to spurt; to boil over
trot; half run; jog; girl in charge of menial tasks in a samurai family
the future; future prospects
siege; encirclement; envelopment; surrounding; besiegement
(one's) older sister; (one's) elder sister; girl
overhead; above one's head; high in the sky
to step forward; to take a step forward; to start on a project, etc.; to take the first step with
prickling; stinging; tingling
nerve; nerves; sensitivity
to stick into (of something with a sharp point); to prick; to pierce; to resonate emotionally; to move
profound; deep; grave; solid; dignified; stately
rule; domination; direction; management; control (of one's destiny, public opinion, etc.); governing
percentage of votes counted so far
two (long cylindrical things)
projected to win; sure to be elected; home free
close contest; close match; close game; close combat
weather; fair weather; fine weather
to clear up; to clear away; to refresh (e.g. spirits); to be cleared (e.g. of a suspicion); to be dispelled; to be banished