肌
skin (human); texture; complexion
→ A baby's skin is exceptionally soft and tender.
手入れ
maintenance; grooming; care; to tend/maintain
→ I take care of and tend to the garden every weekend.
ケア
care; treatment; looking after; to care for
→ Stress management and mental self-care are crucial in modern society.
維持
maintenance; preservation; retention; to maintain
→ I exercise every single day in order to maintain my health.
機能
function; capability; feature; to function
→ This smartphone is packed with numerous convenient, useful features.
かえって
on the contrary; rather; instead; worse still
→ Taking the medicine actually made my physical condition worse instead.
刺激
stimulus; stimulation; irritation; incentive
→ Spicy food exerts a strong irritation on the stomach.
かさかさ(な/する)
dry; rough; chapped; rustling
→ When winter arrives, my hands become dry and rough.
低下
decline; drop; deterioration; to fall off
→ Physical stamina deteriorates along with advancing age.
くっきり(する)
distinctly; clearly; sharply contoured
→ Today the air is so crystal clear that the mountains can be seen sharply and distinctly.
つや
gloss; luster; sheen; radiance
→ Her hair has a radiant gloss and is gorgeous.
脂肪
fat; grease; adipose tissue
→ Aerobic exercise is remarkably effective for burning body fat.
肥満
obesity; corpulence; to become obese
→ Childhood obesity has become a serious social problem.
減量
weight loss; loss in weight; to lose weight
→ Boxers undergo strict, punishing weight loss before a match.
急激な
rapid; sudden; drastic; radical; sharp
→ Drastic and sudden changes in temperature are bad for the body.
一向に(〜ない)
not at all; not in the least (with negative)
→ Even though I am taking medicine, the fever is not going down at all.
疑わしい
doubtful; suspicious; dubious; questionable
→ There are many doubtful and dubious points in his story.
姿勢
posture; stance; attitude; bearing
→ When sitting for long periods, you had better be mindful of your posture.
(医者に)かかる
to consult (a doctor); to see a doctor
→ Because my cold is not clearing up easily, I decided to consult a doctor.
依存
dependence; reliance; addiction; to rely on
→ It is not healthy to be overly dependent on smartphones.
映す
to project; to reflect; to mirror; to cast
→ I projected photos onto the large screen and explained.
