to take possession of (forcibly); to take over (a company, account, etc.); to capture (a castle, enemy position, etc.); to hijack (a plane, ship, etc.)
true; real; genuine; proper; utter
to fall for (someone's smooth talk); to be taken in (by honeyed words)
cast-off skin (snake, insect, etc.); husk; empty shell; exuvia; exuviae
craving; longing; thirsting
exhaustion; consumption; using up; dissipation; waste
appropriate; adequate; suitable; fitting; worthy
to ascend; to go up; to ascend (as a natural process, e.g. the Sun); to rise; to go to (the capital); to be promoted; to add up to
last chapter (book, etc.)
to board (a train, plane, etc.); to get into (a car); to get on (a bus); to march into; to enter; to arrive (at, in)
cannot be compared (with); being no match (for)
happiness; blessedness; proving fortunate; yielding positive outcome; luckily; fortunately
eastern part; the east (of a region)
I've heard that ...; rumour has it that ...; it appears as if ...
to have a talk; to tell a story
ugh (when angry, irritated, etc.); ack; ach; tsk; keh
lovey-dovey; head-over-heels in love
to blush; to go red in the face; to change color; to change colour
to like; to be pleased with; to be delighted with; to take a liking to; to suit one's fancy
to clear up; to clear away; to refresh (e.g. spirits); to be cleared (e.g. of a suspicion); to be dispelled; to be banished
at leisure; in a relaxed manner; in a carefree manner; to relax; to take it easy; to chill
(afternoon) nap; sleeping during the day; siesta
envious; jealous; enviable (position, etc.)
cough cough; with a (wet) cough; violently (coughing)
to straighten oneself; to straighten one's clothes and one's posture; to adopt a more serious attitude
to associate with; to keep company with; to go out with; to go along with; to follow someone's lead; to accompany someone
surely; certainly; without doubt
stability; steadiness; consistency; stable
(doing) together; one lump; one mixture; the same; identical; (at) the same time
bond (between people); (emotional) ties; bonds; tether; fetters
expresses a firm view or feeling; please ...; would you ...
fleeting (glimpse, glance, etc.)
I appreciate your efforts
to become stiff (of muscles); to get absorbed in; to develop a passion for; to be elaborate; to be intricate
suddenly; abruptly; impulsively
holiday; vacation; day off; time off; leave; furlough
hot spring; onsen; hot spring resort; hot spring spa
forest bathing; forest therapy; peaceful walk through the woods for health benefits
recollection; reminiscence
muahaha (laughter); mwahahaha; bahaha; bwahaha
abdomen; belly; womb; one's mind; one's real intentions; courage; nerve
the Dragon (fifth sign of the Chinese zodiac); hour of the Dragon (around 8am, 7-9am, or 8-10am); east-southeast; third month of the lunar calendar
(laughing) foolishly; (smiling) thoughtlessly; indiscreetly (talking); carelessly (speaking); thin (paper, cloth, etc.); flimsy