to compare; to make a comparison (between); to compete (on); to measure (one's strength, ability, etc. against another's)
to emit a voice; to emit a sound; to be able to speak
past middle age; nearing old age; near-elderly; age 40
to age; to grow old (esp. in appearance); to show marks of age
way of the Buddha; Buddha's teachings
youthful; young; young-looking
to harm; to hurt; to injure; to miss one's chance to (do something); to fail to (do what one ought to have done)
in line with this; therefore; consequently; so; such being the case; in that regard
destination; whereabouts; future; prospects
call; visit; inquiry; enquiry; question
news; word; tidings; omen; foreboding; premonition
glance; look; glimpse; complete view; bird's-eye view
after a long time; for the first time in a while
travelling clothes; traveling clothes; travelling outfit; traveling outfit
bath; bathing; bathhouse; public bath; room for drying lacquerware; base (wooden joint connecting the blade of a hoe, spade, etc., to the handle)
(taking a) bath; hot spring cure
to finish; to get through with; to graduate; to come to an end; to end; to finish doing ...
to introduce; to compare; to check; to adjust; to pull into place
introduction; presentation; referral; showcase (of a product)
early ripening rice; early-ripening fruit (grain, etc.); person who becomes physically or mentally mature at an early age
anyhow; anyway; somehow or other; apart from ...; setting ... aside
to relax; to feel at home
great difference; big difference; wide margin
to store; to save up; to accumulate (e.g. knowledge); to build up (e.g. experience); to grow (a beard, moustache, etc.); to wear
elegant; refined; polished; high-quality goods; first-class article
gentle; mild; meek; tender
because of; owing to; due to
treasuring; cherishing; prizing; holding dear
interval; period of time; among; between; good opportunity; chance
manners; courtesy; etiquette
to correct; to rectify; to reform; to straighten (one's posture, collar, etc.); to adjust
carefree; buoyant; lighthearted; ease
recent situation or conditions
to induce (someone to do something); to tempt; to act toward (someone in a certain way); to handle (men); to send; to forward to
present post; current office; (an) incumbent
personal affair; one's own affair
great benevolence or blessings
to head out (for); to head (to); to go (to); to leave (for)