gradually; by degrees; little by little; steps; stairs; staircase
to be reflected; to harmonize with (harmonise); to come out (photo); to be projected; to be displayed (on a screen)
to open out (of a view, scenery, etc.); to spread out; to improve (of luck, prospects, etc.); to get better; to develop (of a town, civilization, etc.); to become civilized; to be sensible
to escape death; to be saved from death
door (esp. Japanese-style); shutter; window shutter; (arch.) entrance (to a home); (arch.) narrows
to be lucky; to be in luck; to be attached; to have; to be included
just before; on the verge of; on the brink of; just in front of; just ahead of
as you were; return to your original position!; er, rather
home; household; family; hearth
sensitive (person, heart, etc.); delicate (issue, problem, etc.); sensitive; fragile; delicate; delicate (fabric, shade, flavour, etc.)
foundation; base; basis; from the beginning; from the outset; by nature
decisive blow; game-winning hit (e.g. in baseball)
to be no match for (e.g. outclassed in authority, strength or in debt to); to be unable to act on an equal basis with
order; system; the establishment; (ruling) regime; structural plan; body plan
greeting; greetings; speech (congratulatory or appreciative); address; reply; response; courtesy visit (to offer condolences, say congratulations, pay respect, introduce oneself, etc.)
return to work; going back to work
in the meanwhile; during the time
to be renewed; to change; to be improved; to be reformed; to stand on ceremony; to be formal
to narrowly escape (e.g. death); to hang onto (life); (arch.) to ascertain; (arch.) to make definite
to resuscitate; to revive; to regain consciousness; to come round
tear; tears; lachrymal secretion; sympathy
all you have to do is; just; that's all
waking up; awakening; arousal; disillusion; disillusionment; awakening
flower; blossom; cherry blossom; beauty; blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms); ikebana; hanafuda
language of flowers (e.g. the use of red roses to signify love); floriography
strained bean paste; smooth anko; fine-grained sweet bean paste
to this extent; to this degree; this much
genuine; real; authentic; full-scale; full-blown; all-out
being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression
just one person; only one
(not) even once; (not) ever
quarrel; brawl; fight; squabble; scuffle; argument
to disagree; to dispute; to fight (over)