容姿
physical appearance, looks, personal appearance
→ A person of handsome and refined features was chosen as the model.
はり(張り)
tightness, firmness, elasticity (of skin)
→ As one ages, the firmness and elasticity of the skin are easily lost.
突っ張る
to feel tight, to be taut; to be defiant
→ After washing my face, I feel a sensation of tightness on my skin.
艶
gloss, luster, sheen
→ This lipstick gives a moist luster to the lips.
つやつやな/する
silky smooth, glossy, radiant (skin/hair)
→ A baby's skin is radiant and silky smooth.
潤い
moisture, hydration; enrichment, emotional richness
→ In winter, the skin's moisture tends to become deficient.
保つ
to keep, to preserve, to maintain
→ I exercise every day in order to maintain good health.
しっとり[と]する
moist, damp, supple (skin)
→ The air after the rain is delightfully moist and calm.
はじく(弾く)
to repel (water), to snap, to flick away
→ The fabric of this umbrella repels water exceptionally well.
透き通る
to be transparent, to be crystal clear
→ The water of this lake is crystal clear, and the bottom is visible.
瞳
pupil of the eye, eyes
→ I am soothed and comforted by the baby's clear, innocent eyes.
まばたきする(瞬きする)
blink, wink (to blink)
→ A human being blinks approximately 15,000 times a day.
つぶる(瞑る)
to close (eyes)
→ Please close your eyes and take a deep, slow breath.
たるむ(弛む)
to sag, to droop, to become flabby
→ As people grow old, the skin of the face begins to sag and droop.
のちのち(後々)
in the future, distant future, later on
→ Let's save money keeping future possibilities well in mind.
成果
fruits, result, outcome
→ I compiled the fruits and results of my research into an academic paper.
秘訣
secret, key, trick
→ What is the secret key to your brilliant success?
生まれつき
by nature, naturally, innate
→ He is endowed with an innately pitch-perfect sense of sound.
帯びる
to take on, to bear, to be tinged with
→ His words were distinctly tinged and laden with anger.
がらっと
completely, drastically, dramatically changing
→ When I changed my hairstyle, the impression transformed completely.
生まれ変わる
to be born again, to be reincarnated, to start fresh
→ If I were to be reborn, I would want to become a bird.
反らす
to bend backward, to warp, to arch
→ In yoga, there are many poses where you arch and bend your body backward.
引っ込む
to draw back, to retreat, to sink in
→ When startled, cats retreat and duck behind the shelves.
すらりとする
slender, slim, lean and long-limbed
→ She possesses remarkably slender, long legs that are truly enchanting.
ほっそり[と]する
slender, delicate, thin
→ She plays the piano with her delicate and slender fingers.
コンプレックス
inferiority complex, complex
→ Having a short stature is a deep-seated complex of mine.
油断する
carelessness, negligence (to be unprepared, let down guard)
→ You must never forget the adage that 'carelessness is our greatest enemy.'
過剰な
excessive, surplus, redundant
→ Excessive and overwhelming stress exerts a baneful impact on your health.
老ける
to age, to grow visibly old, to look aged
→ When gray hairs multiply, one is very prone to looking old.
執着する
attachment, obsession (to cling to, obsess over)
→ Clinging obsessively to the bygone past is completely futile.
はげる(禿げる)
to go bald, to lose hair, to peel off
→ There are people who lose their hair and go bald at a young age due to stress.
