lead (in a cheer, toast, song, etc.); (someone's) lead; folk song and dance performed by a group; leader of a group of wind instruments (in gagaku)
additional order; adding to an existing order
delicate technique (in sumo, judo, etc.); little trick; subtle maneuver
emotional care; emotional support; caring for somebody's mental well-being
human relations; personal relationships
smooth; undisturbed; uninterrupted; harmonious
to insist; to assert; to be obstinate in saying
state of slight intoxication; being a little drunk
to well up (of tears, anger, joy, etc.); to surge up (within oneself); to rise; to feel nauseated; to feel sick
to go over the top; to act without restraint; to cut loose
in a great quantity; plentifully; greatly
future; prospects; outlook; journey ahead; distance yet to cover
closing in on (the enemy, first place, etc.); coming close to; pressing hard; pressing hard (e.g. with a question); taking to task; grilling
half the body; half length
matter causing distress; something causing worry
revenge; making a new attempt where one previously failed; determination of a loser to win the next time
unconventional; eccentric; offbeat; aberrant; outlandish; crazy
to stop in the middle of a sentence
unattractive; ugly; unstylish; uncool
X-ray; roentgen (unit of ionizing radiation)
penetration; permeation; transmission
formal marriage interview; marriage meeting
leading; prominent; eminent; counting on one's fingers
cloth (for Japanese clothes); kimono fabrics; textile; silk fabrics
wholesale store; wholesale dealer; wholesaler
by the end of this year; before the year comes to a close; during this year
festivities; celebration; wedding; marriage ceremony
manly; sportsmanlike; pure (heart, actions, etc.); upright; (arch.) unsullied (e.g. scenery or object); (arch.) pure
young master; young gentleman
proprietress-to-be of a Japanese inn or restaurant
receiving an official appointment; being appointed (to the post of)
red string of fate; in Chinese-Japanese folklore, fated lovers were said to be joined by an unseen red string, tied around one little finger of each