to redeem (from sin); to save
to flap (wings); to spread one's wings; to go out into the world
all things in nature; the whole creation
hating to lose; unyielding; unbending; competitive; sore loser; determined
to compete (with each other); to contend for; to vie for; to rival
for example; for instance; e.g.
local specialty or souvenir bought as a gift while travelling; present brought by a visitor; something unpleasant that one is given (e.g. an illness while on vacation); unwelcome gift
to clasp; to grasp; to hold (the answer); to have (e.g. the solution); to seize (power); to hold (the reins)
engawa; external corridor on the outer side of traditional Japanese houses; bone at the base of a fin; meat at the base of a fin (esp. of a flatfish)
from one's seat; without stirring
to blow fiercely; to rage; (arch.) to play (a flute, etc.) for fun
to attempt; to test; to try out
soba noodles eaten at night on New Year's Eve
tobacco; cigarette; cigaret; tobacco plant (Nicotiana tabacum)
to have a taste for; to be fond of; to enjoy (in moderation); to be modest; to be prudent; to watch (e.g. one's behaviour)
stationed in the United States; resident in the United States
to wear (in modern Japanese, from the shoulders down); to put on; to bear (guilt, etc.)
to (happen to) see; to notice; to catch sight of
being settled quickly; reaching a quick conclusion; no need to say any more; no problem
good flavor (flavour); good taste; umami (fifth category of taste in food); skill; cleverness; profit
New World (esp. the Americas, but also Australasia)
to play a role; to serve a function; to play a part
to search for; to look for; to hunt for; to search (a house, pocket, etc.); to search through; to rummage in (e.g. a drawer)
Japan and Britain; Japanese-British; Anglo-Japanese; Japanese-English (translation, interpretation, etc.)
annulment; abolition; repeal; rescission
insufficient; inadequate; imperfect
duty; function; office; mission; task
leg trip (in sumo, judo, etc.); foothold; pedal; indicates a consecutive period of time incl. incomplete days, etc. at the ends
in the meanwhile; during the time