to change color (of leaves in autumn); to turn red; to ripen (and change color); to become sexually aware; to reach puberty
retention; maintenance; preservation
incense set (e.g. burner, tray, tongs, etc.)
box for letters and papers; box used to carry or deliver letters
(written) contract; agreement
east, west, south and north
fixing (in place); being fixed (in place); fixing (e.g. salary, capital); keeping the same; fixation (histology); user name (on an online forum like 2ch where the majority of users post anonymously)
founding a country; opening of a country (e.g. Japan) to the world; ending (a policy of) national seclusion
to fly apart; to tower over; to be out of the ordinary
possession; having (on one's person); carrying (with one)
detached territory; enclave; exclave; scattered landholdings
whim; caprice; vagary; eccentricity
(navigable) canal; waterway
complete; whole; perfect; safe
scenic; beautiful; picturesque
familiar; well-known; regular (e.g. customer); old acquaintance; old friend; (a) regular
bribe; money under the table
running away; escaping on foot
to dig up; to turn up; to tear up; to rake up (e.g. old scandal); to dig over
the Ox (second sign of the Chinese zodiac); hour of the Ox (around 2am, 1-3am, or 2-4am); north-northeast; twelfth month of the lunar calendar
public opinion; popular voice; public sentiment; consensus
with a light pull; with a gentle tug; with a small motion
in history; ever; historical
great success; big hit; (hitting the) jackpot; big win; being right on the mark (of a prediction); being bang on
to raise one's voice; to shout
first person; self-reference term; term used to refer to oneself in the first person
implication; connotation; (material) implication; material conditional
resting one's chin in one's hands; brace (in construction); angle brace
chance; start; opportunity; cause; reason; excuse
to finger; to touch; to make changes to; to tinker with; to dabble in; to do as a hobby
tentative decision; unofficial offer (esp. job offer); informal offer
tactician; strategist; schemer; maneuverer
to pitch in and help; to give someone a hand
to finish off; to ensure (something) is dead; to put an end to; to deliver the final blow; to be the best for A
to surpass; to outdo; to excel; to tower above (the surrounding landscape)
assigned role; duty; position; suitable role; best-suited job
false charge; false accusation; misrepresentation
vomit; spew; confessing; extremely; really
lower reaches (of a river); bottom; lower part; lower half (of the body, esp. the privates); feces (faeces); end
starting field which contains the November and/or December 20-point card
versus; against; to (e.g. score of 4 to 2, ratio of 3 to 1, vote of 320 to 180); toward ...; to ...; equal footing
to lend an ear; to hearken; to give an ear to; to listen carefully
novel; original; new; innovative