laying the groundwork; behind-the-scenes maneuvering; consensus-building process; digging around the roots of a tree (before transplanting)
opposite side; bottom; rear; back; lining; inside; in the shadows
unnecessary; not needed; not necessary
to settle; to finish; to bring to an end
July; seventh month of the lunar calendar
spring; springtime; New Year; prime (of life); height (of one's prosperity); adolescence
to rub together (e.g. one's hands)
to take a breath; to take a short rest
violent shock; agitation; turbulence; turmoil; upheaval; excitement
long coat; full-length coat
to look at again; to re-examine (policy, estimate, plan, etc.); to review; to get a better opinion of; to see in a more positive light; to improve
surprise; astonishment; wonder; amazement
joy; delight; rapture; pleasure; gratification; rejoicing
to return; to come back; to turn over; to become extremely; to become completely
always; without exception; necessarily; certainly; without fail; positively
limited time; limited-time offer
plentifully; amply; loosely; with room to spare; a good (e.g. two weeks, ten kilometres); a full
ramen; Chinese-style noodles
riding; ride; spread (of paints); -seater (e.g. two-seater); (getting into the) mood; (entering into the) spirit
to descend; to go down; to be handed down (of an order, judgment, etc.); to pass (of time); to surrender; to capitulate; to be less than
to take (someone) with one; to bring along; to go with; to be accompanied by
to give; to confer; to bestow; to kindly do for one; to oblige; to favour
contents; interior; substance; content; (sword) blade
cup (drinking vessel, measure, brassiere, prize, etc.)
don't you think?; indicates question
to (be able to) make contact; to (be able to) get in touch
wait-and-see (situation, stance, etc.); waiting to see (how things play out); watching developments (before acting); probe; probing move
to contact; to get in touch with; to check in (with)
event; affair; incident; case; plot; trouble
sentimental; on an emotional level; in one's heart
special; particular; extraordinary; exceptional; especial
light (color, taste, etc.); faint (e.g. smell); pale; faint (feeling, hope, etc.); fleeting; slight