to act as one; to act in concert; to keep pace; to stay in step
acquaintance; relation; affinity; reason
cooperativeness; spirit of cooperation
plural; multiple; plural (number)
three (long cylindrical things); three-of-a-kind (in a dealt hand)
to tie up in a bundle (e.g. straw, hair, bills, letters); to bundle; to govern; to manage; to fold (one's arms); to put together (one's hands)
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
(acting) together; jointly; cooperatively; in partnership; side by side; (lit.) holding hands
military forces; army; troops; number of soldiers
equality (esp. of status); equal footing; equal terms
mechanism; mechanical parts; jack-in-the-box
large amount of baggage; bulky baggage; cargo
disposal; throwing away; dealing with (a problem); measure; punishment; penalty
to take into one's possession; to receive; to take into one's care (e.g. person, pet); to take custody of; to leave; to go away
trouble (I have put you through); (your) hard work; thank you (for your hard work); I appreciate your efforts
to coil around (of a child or animal); to grab (usu. out of playfulness or affection); to cling
tortoise; turtle; heavy drinker; turtle crest; turtle mon
loading (of cargo, freight, etc.); stacking the wall of tiles to one's advantage
fluent (in a language); flowing
long life; longevity; long-lived; long-running (e.g. TV program)
tone of voice (e.g. in a sweet tone); timbre
Nihon Shoki (second oldest work of Japanese history, compiled in 720 CE); Nihongi; Chronicles of Japan
Kojiki (earliest historical record of Japan, compiled in 712 CE); Records of Ancient Matters
Urashima Tarō; fairy-tale fisherman who, after visiting the underwater Palace of the Dragon King, returns centuries later
ancient writing (Edo-period or older); classical literature; ancient Chinese character (pre-Qin period); Chinese character script used before the Qin period
from right to left; in one ear and out the other; nice and quick; with speed and address; without further ado
point of view; viewpoint; angle; visual point (position of the eye in calculations of optical instruments)
threatened (species); endangered
animal abuse; animal cruelty; cruelty to animals; cruelty toward animals