baptism; christening; initiation (into a society, group, etc.); baptism; one's first experience of something; baptism (by fire, etc.)
tea (esp. green or barley); tea break; teatime; tea ceremony
time (three times, each time, etc.); times
inexperienced person; young person; novice; greenhorn
to invite; to ask (someone to do); to tempt; to lure; to induce (tears, laughter, sleepiness, etc.); to arouse (e.g. sympathy)
really; truly; very; extremely; exceedingly; sincerely
originally; primarily; essentially; intrinsically; proper; rightful
to receive; to get; to catch (e.g. a ball); to be struck by (wind, waves, sunlight, etc.); to sustain (damage); to incur (a loss); to undergo (e.g. surgery)
honor; honour; prestige; dignity; honorary (e.g. president, doctorate)
absolutely; completely; utterly; really; simply; only
undeserved honor (honour); too great an honour
limit; limits; degree; extent; the end; the last; as long as ...
small (token of one's gratitude, etc.); little (something by way of thanks); mere (trifle)
to put (into); to put away (in); to pay (fees, taxes, etc.); to deliver; to accept (a gift or money); to keep (within a limit); to offer (to a shrine, deity, etc.)
may ... be with you; may there be ...
(sound of) laughter; laughing voice
greeting; greetings; speech (congratulatory or appreciative); address; reply; response; courtesy visit (to offer condolences, say congratulations, pay respect, introduce oneself, etc.)
terrible; dreadful; amazing (e.g. of strength); great (e.g. of skills); to a great extent; vast (in numbers)
considerable; great; important; significant; a big deal
wounded person; injured person
(medical) treatment; care; therapy; cure; remedy
apprenticeship; probation; learning by observation; apprentice; trainee; probationer
voluntary activity; voluntary service; labor of love
food distribution (esp. cooked rice)
wonderful; splendid; magnificent; exceeding; incredible; remarkable
clergyman; churchman; clergy
as (for); for; in the capacity of
child; kid; (one's) child; offspring; young woman; young (animal); offshoot
beautiful; pretty; lovely; sweet; pure (heart, friendship, etc.)
so; therefore; accordingly; consequently; on those grounds; that is why
competition; contest; rivalry; competition (between organisms or species)
honest; frank; candid; honestly; frankly
candidacy; standing as a candidate; bidding (to host an event, e.g. the Olympics)
wife; garnish (esp. one served with sashimi); trimmings; accompaniment; side (remark)
to accept; to receive; to agree
to give; to confer; to bestow; to kindly do for one; to oblige; to favour
minority (i.e. being under age); minor; underage person
formal; official; regular; proper; legal; due (formalities)