directly under; falling perpendicularly
domestic and foreign; inside and outside the country
Nichiren chant; (an empty) slogan
therefore; for that reason; such being the case
to wrench open; to prize open; to pick (lock)
to be possible (in terms of time, money, etc.); to be able (to do); to fit (schedule, budget)
removing a name; expelling (e.g. from school); decommissioning
married woman; another's wife
changing (job, career, lifestyle, social position, beliefs, etc.)
imperious; proud; heavy (nasal breathing)
to feel blessed to be in one's position; to be thankful for one's good fortune
versatile entertainer; all-round performer; person skilled in their craft
finish; end; completion; result
sublimation; sublimating (an emotion, impulse, etc.); channelling; diverting
slowly (but steadily); gradually; irritatedly; impatiently; scorchingly (of the sun); sizzling (i.e. sound of frying in oil); sound of a warning bell, alarm clock, etc.
closeted maiden; carefully-raised girl from a well-to-do family
to dress oneself up; to deck oneself out
doing (with resolve); carrying out (e.g. a plan)
cordial welcome; hearty welcome; kind treatment; hospitality
turning round; going around; turning about; surrounding; encircling
one turn; one round; (a) size; to go around; to make a circuit; twelve years
north; the North; northern territories; North Korea; (arch.) north wind
exceptional; unusual; special; especially; exceptionally; unusually
to be noticeable; to notice; to catch one's eye
itinerary; travel plans; distance (of a trip); journey
capital (esp. Kyoto, Japan's former capital); seat of government; capital (of music, fashion, etc.); city (e.g. of light); location of the Imperial Palace
right to choose; a say; option
birthplace; origin; cradle; motherland
one large ...; a great ...
industry; (arch.) livelihood; (arch.) occupation
trembling; getting nervous; excited; thrilled