to advance (spatially); to go forward; to precede; to go ahead (of); to make progress; to move ahead (e.g. of work); to intensify
number one; first; best; most; game; round
important; serious; valuable; precious; serious matter; major incident
meaning; significance; sense
to; for; from the standpoint of; as far as ... is concerned
by your leave; with your permission
backing (an initiative, candidate, etc.); support; backing up (another player); covering; backup
I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal
harmony, respect, purity and tranquility; the four most important elements of the tea ceremony
to open up to someone else; to divulge one's true feelings; to be openhearted
to show respect for; to revere; to honour; to honor; to worship; to hold in esteem
Qing dynasty (of China; 1644-1912); Ch'ing dynasty; Manchu dynasty
(entering into) nirvana; died; silent; tranquil
tearoom; tea house; tea-ceremony room; tea arbour; tea arbor
et cetera; etc.; or something; the likes of; for example; for instance
dirt; filth; stain; blot; spot
clean; clear; pure; honest; clean
to keep; to preserve; to hold; to last; to endure; to keep well (food)
possibly; apparently; (seem) likely; somehow or other; with difficulty; barely
rudeness; impoliteness; discourtesy; insolence
hah (derisively); pooh; pfft (of something disappearing); poof; huff; puff
to come true (of a dream, wish, etc.); to be realized; to be fulfilled; to be granted; to be answered (of a prayer); to be requited (of love)
day; days; sun; sunshine; (the) day; daytime; date
like; as; so that; in order that; be sure to; I hope (that)
to meet; to encounter; to see; to have an accident; to have a bad experience
humble language (e.g. itadaku)
this time; now; next time; another time; recently; lately
to come; to go; to be (somewhere); to be (doing)
to forge; to temper; to drill; to train; to discipline
tousled; shaggy (hair); scraggly (beard); dishevelled; disheveled; unkempt
to take (someone) with one; to bring along; to go with; to be accompanied by
husband; groom; (one's) son-in-law
as (i.e. in the role of); for (i.e. from the viewpoint of); apart from ... (used to change the topic); even (e.g. "not even a single person"); thinking that ...; trying to ...
appropriate; adequate; suitable; fitting; worthy
to make sure; to check; to ascertain; to confirm; to verify
eye for people; ability to judge character
to be saved; to be rescued; to escape harm; to be spared damage; to be helped; to be saved trouble
graduation; completion (of a course); moving on (from); outgrowing (something); leaving (a group, company, etc.); quitting
until (a time); till; to (a place or person); as far as; to (an extent); up to
to pull; to draw; to string (lines); to run (cable); to pull towards oneself (e.g. someone's sleeve); to drag; to haul
expectation; anticipation; hope; promising; rising; up-and-coming