to build; to construct; to erect; to build up (a reputation, position, fortune, etc.); to establish (a relationship, household, tradition, etc.); to lay (a foundation)
to intercommunicate; to exchange (messages, vows, etc.)
meal (e.g. lunch, dinner); diet
relationship; relation; terms (good, friendly, etc.)
drive; trip by car; to (go for a) drive; to go on a trip by car; to drive (e.g. a car); to drive (innovation, change, etc.)
to come untied; to come apart; to be softened; to be relaxed
scene; view; prospect; outlook
really (seem, appear, etc.); truly; evidently; in that way
to behave; to conduct oneself; to act; to treat (someone) to (food or drink); to entertain (e.g. to lunch)
to become slightly sweaty; to sweat a little; to become moist with sweat
shutting tightly; making airtight; sealing hermetically
to decorate; to ornament; to display; to exhibit; to mark (e.g. the day with a victory); to adorn (e.g. the front page)
dumbfounded; overcome with surprise; in blank amazement; in a daze
incarnation (of a god, spirit or abstract quality); embodiment; avatar; incarnation; monster role; kumadori worn for a monster role
to disturb; to upset; to ruffle; to stir up; to mess up
hills and fields; hill and dale
willingly; voluntarily; of one's own accord
to give up (all thoughts of); to abandon; to despair of; to make up one's mind; to make a decision; to decide
suburb; residential area on the outskirt of a city; commuter belt
honour; honor; glory; privilege
deep emotion; strong feelings
mouth; lips; shape of the mouth; near an entrance; vicinity of an entrance
have no relation to; have no luck with; not be fated to
grown-up (manner, etc.); mature; adult
splendid; fine; praiseworthy; creditable; legal; legitimate
to lose sight of; to miss
right; correct; proper; righteous; just
losing oneself (in); being absorbed (in); forgetting oneself
becoming red-hot; red heat; scorching heat; burning (love); passionate (e.g. debate); ardent
business that exploits its employees (e.g. through unpaid overtime)
to compare; to make a comparison (between); to compete (on); to measure (one's strength, ability, etc. against another's)
at this juncture; after all this time; at this stage; now
the defensive; passive attitude; passivity; the passive; passive voice; ukemi (the art of falling safely)
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
fleeting (glimpse, glance, etc.)
bond (between people); (emotional) ties; bonds; tether; fetters
feather; plume; wing; shuttlecock (in badminton)
to grow; to spring up; to sprout; to cut (teeth)
reconstruction; rebuilding; restructuring
spiritually rich; good for the soul
to live; to exist; to make a living; to subsist; to be in effect; to be in use
change of job; change of occupation; career change