to take (seat, position, course, office, etc.); to assume; to ascend (the throne); to accede; to start (on a journey); to commence
with a smooch (kissing); with a light smacking sound
to become red; to redden; to blush
at any moment (now); at any minute; on the verge of (doing); just about to
kindness (shown by others); courtesy; favor; favour; good offices
feelings; emotion; compassion; sympathy; passion; affection
cool (temperature, color, etc.); cool (i.e. calm and collected); cool-headed; cool (i.e. fashionable or stylish); course (of medical treatment)
one thing or another; this and that; something or another
courageous; brave; bold; valiant
platform; podium; (ceremonial) mound; world (of haiku, art, etc.); (literary) circles; (arch.) mandala
recommendation; advice; suggestion; encouragement
to take a long hard look at; to look (someone) full in the face
to be shy; to be bashful; to look shy
restaurant (esp. Western-style)
regular; well-regulated; systematic; orderly
nightlife; night amusements
intended for ...; oriented towards ...; aimed at ...
putting out the lights; turning off the lights
nonchalant; unconcerned; in a casual manner
to jump at the chance; to accept an offer; to show interest in; to accept a proposal
pure heart; naivete; innocence
a few years ago; some years back
stepwise; one step at a time
embarrassed; feeling ashamed; feeling awkward
noon; midday; daytime; lunch
to strengthen; to emphasize; to emphasise
to shake; to jolt; to shake (e.g. the political world); to disturb; to put off a batter (by varying one's type of pitch)
sleeping in late; oversleeping; late riser; sleepyhead
what time; (lit.) which hour
just past noon; afternoon
large serving; large portion
to make one's heart flutter
zealous; enthusiastic; ardent; fervent; keen; eager
to pour (into); to sprinkle on (from above); to water (e.g. plants); to shed (tears); to concentrate one's energy (strength, attention, etc.) on; to devote to; to flow into (e.g. of a river)
pointing out; identification
pot; jar; dice cup; depression; basin (e.g. of a waterfall); aim; what one wants
diabetes; diabetes mellitus
pickling in salt; food preserved in salt; holding on to (shares, land, etc.) for an extended period until its value increases; leaving unsold; leaving unused