celebration (of a joyous occasion); blessing; giving one's blessing; blessing (from God)
way; style; ceremony; rite; wedding (ceremony); equation
to give (an example); to list; to summon up (e.g. all of one's energy); to gather; to arrest (a criminal); to capture; to nominate (e.g. for a position)
perfect; complete; flawless
misunderstanding; mistaken idea; wrong guess
in that manner; like that
straight; quickly; quietly; gently; to feel refreshed; to feel satisfied
such; like that; that sort of
adversity strengthens the foundations; after a storm comes a calm; what doesn't kill you makes you stronger; (lit.) the ground hardens after it rains
with; by; because of; on account of; on (a day, date); at (a time); adds emphasis to preceding word
and yet; though; when; in spite of
early on; earlier on; from early
poison; toxicant; harm; evil influence; ill will; spite
red and white; colours for festive or auspicious occasions (colors); two teams; two groups; Kōhaku Uta Gassen; annual contest between male and female popular singers on New Year's Eve (sponsored and broadcast by NHK)
manjū; steamed yeast bun with filling
rural area; countryside; the sticks; hometown
congratulation; congratulations; celebration; congratulatory gift; present
by the way; incidentally; sometimes; occasionally; precisely (at that time); exactly
to distribute; to hand out; to deliver; to allot; to allocate; to place (staff, soldiers, etc.)
that is to say; so that means
sure; no mistaking it; for certain; without doubt
is that so?; I see; right; oh
to that extent; to that degree; that much; that many
mouth; opening; hole; mouth (of a bottle); spout; gate; door
good thing; strong point; good family; prestigious school; the right moment; utter
clapping hands; applause; clapping one's hands in prayer (at a shrine)
bell (often a large hanging bell); chime
I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal
colour; color; complexion; skin colour; look (on one's face); expression; appearance
vivid; bright; brilliant; skillful; skilful; adroit
pretty; lovely; clean; clear; completely; entirely
tension; strain; tensions (between countries, groups, etc.); tonus; muscle tone
person in charge (of an area of work, etc.); person responsible; contact (person)
cooking; cookery; cuisine; dealing with (skillfully); handling (well); managing
French food; French cooking; French cuisine
course; route; course (of study); program; lane (in running, swimming, etc.); course (of action); policy
good; OK; all right; fine; very well; will do
generally; on the whole; general; rough; outline; main points
pamphlet; brochure; leaflet
isn't it?; don't you think?; right?; surely; come on
on the water; aquatic; waterside; water's edge
paradise; heaven; Kingdom of Heaven
near; close; close (in time); soon; close (relationship); friendly