to withdraw; to leave; to retire; to back down; to give up
to be peevish; to sulk; to pout
trudging (along); plodding; slowly and with heavy steps
atelier; studio; workshop
Nagano Prefecture (Chūbu area)
cluster of trees; grove; thicket
dark (color); concentrated; thick
fence; paling; railing; (arch.) fortress
announcement; publication; presenting; statement; communique; making known
unpublished; unreleased; not yet made public
elegance; grace; article; item; counter for items (of food, etc.); counter for dishes or courses (at a restaurant)
(not) necessarily; (not) entirely; (not) altogether
arrangements; plan; programme; program; preparations
front garden; front yard; vestibule (of the ear)
somewhat large; of a larger size; on the large side; large swing (bat, racquet, etc.); long sweeping stroke
to line up; to put in a row; to add (to a group); to accept (as a member of an organization, etc.); to link; to put together
four-legged; four-footed; (four-legged) animal; beast
bridal costume; wedding dress
such a stupid ...; what a crazy ...; no way!; what nonsense!; how can that be?
fragile; brittle; delicate; sensitive
partly open; in half bloom
smoothly; with a slipping or sliding motion
detailed inspection; thorough examination; checking
to precede; to forestall; to anticipate
nth year in the Shōwa era (1926.12.25-1989.1.7)
guidance; leading (the way); information; notice; announcement (of one's arrival); invitation
copper (Cu); bronze (medal)
plaster; gypsum; calcium sulphate (sulfate)
place where one works; construction site; working area
popular name; common name; nickname; alias
reception room; parlor; parlour
grizzled; (hair) streaked with grey (gray)
famous; noted; eminent; prominent; distinguished; celebrated