to become brilliant; to become cheerful
actual existence; real existence; existing in real life
knee; lap; knee and thigh (while sitting)
leaving (a hall, meeting, stadium, etc.); exit; walkout; exit (from the stage); leaving the stage
sharp-eyed; keen-eyed; easily awakened
not writing or contacting for a while; neglecting (failing) to write (call, visit, etc.); long silence
inside; interior; (within) one's mind; one's soul; one's heart
darkness; the dark; bewilderment; despair; hidden place; secrecy
to lower one's voice; to speak with a hushed voice
rubbing (someone) the wrong way; irritating (someone)
the northeastern (unlucky) direction; person or thing to be avoided; (lit.) the demon's gate; weak point; Achilles' heel
virtuous mind; good intentions; good will; positive mindset; bona fides; good faith
blade; sword; forged blade; wavy pattern on forged blades; sharpness; unhulled rice
a touch (of sadness, unease, etc.); a tinge (of); a hint (of); a smear (of paint, ink, etc.); one stroke (of a brush)
rich (taste); full-bodied (flavour, flavor); mellow; laid-back (lifestyle); relaxed; comfortable
whirling; revolving; coiling around; winding around; working tirelessly; working hard
no holds barred; anything goes; no limits
left hand; left-hand side; left-hand direction; (on) the left
famous product; special product; speciality; specialty
being enthusiastic about; being wild about; being absorbed in; being engrossed in; being devoted to
graduation examination; graduation test
passing (an exam); pass; success; meeting (specifications, standards, etc.); passing (inspection); qualification
to resign; to retire; to quit; to leave (one's job, etc.)
to look at each other; to exchange looks; to correspond (to); to be proportionate (to); to be in keeping with
to rank (as); to occupy (a position); to be located (in); to be situated
success in life; getting ahead; successful career; promotion; climbing the corporate ladder; eminence
to shut; to close; to block (a street, entrance, etc.); to shut in (with snow, ice, etc.); to shut off; to consume (with negative feelings)
good-value; economical; advantageous (price, deal, etc.); useful; helpful
imperial court; royal court
to fix; to settle; to standardize; constant; definite; uniform
to live; to reside; to inhabit
knot; tying; bundle; lumping; conclusion; ending
close aide (of a powerful person); close associate; entourage; attendant; retainer
secret manoeuvres (maneuvers); operating behind the scenes
to do something distinguished; to perform great deeds; to distinguish oneself (e.g. in war)
one's circumstances; environment; situation (in life)
difficult; tough; formidable; redoubtable; stubborn
both; together; jointly; simultaneously
distance; journey; itinerary; path (e.g. to one's goal); way; process
instant; moment; (split) second; (in a) flash; (in the) blink of an eye
even if I say so myself; for me (to do such a thing)
spicy; hot; salty; harsh (criticism); severe (punishment); painful