to rot away; to crumble to dust; to decay completely; to die in obscurity
creation; Creation (by God)
by extension; in turn; by the same token; in addition; as well; consequently
distinction; differentiation; discrimination; discrimination (against people)
endlessly; continuously; (going) on and on; meandering; winding; sinuous
to take out (e.g. garbage); to put out (e.g. dishes on table); to serve (e.g. meal); to get out (e.g. food from cupboard); to submit (e.g. ideas, opinions); to provide for
to use someone's (argument, attack) against them; to use (an attack) to one's advantage; to take advantage of (a negative situation)
contortion; distortion; warp; kink (in one's character); twist
to be lost in deep thought; to be deeply immersed in thought
before I knew it; next thing you know; when I came to; all of a sudden
teary-eyed; damp (e.g. skin, hair); moist
to participate in (as a member); to get involved in
firm; strong; unbending; unyielding; uncompromising; stubborn
strength; power; proficiency; ability
imperial government; imperialism; monarchical rule
to be astonished to hear; to be incredulous about; to express disbelief; who do you think you're kidding by saying (that); what a laugh!
fate; destiny; connection; tie; pretext; justification
to encourage; to cheer on; to cheer (someone) up; to raise (one's voice)
viscous; mushy; muddy; dirty (with oil, grease, etc.); to be in an ugly state (of emotions, relations, etc.); to be murky
to look slightly doubtful; to look puzzled; (lit.) to bend one's head slightly to one side
time to pay the piper; (lit.) time to pay the land tax (in kind)
right on; dead on; fitting to a T; on the button; perfectly correct
to feel relieved; to feel satisfied; to feel refreshed
complicated; complex; intricate; confusing; difficult; troublesome
idea; notion; sense (e.g. of duty); resignation (to one's fate); acceptance; observation and contemplation
addition; supplement; appending; appendix
to twine; to get tangled; to be involved (e.g. of money in a matter); to get involved (in); to pick a quarrel (with); to find fault (with)
paying back a favour; repayment (of an obligation, kindness, etc.)
hasty; impatient; restless; rash
highly priced; expensive; valuable; costly
(made of) leather; leather-bound
to be obsessive (about); to be overly concerned (with); to be particular (about); to pay special attention (to); to get stuck; to be obstructed
expertise; special skills
lacquerer; lacquer craftsman; lacquer artist
leisurely; slow; deliberate; easygoing
measurement; size; extent; plan; intention; arrangement
Japanese bigleaf magnolia (Magnolia obovata)
magnolia (Magnolia obovata); Japanese big leaf magnolia