hospitalization; hospitalisation
to be temperate in; to refrain; to make notes; to jot down (e.g. phone number); to be in preparation for; to be in waiting for
cleaning; sweeping; dusting; scrubbing
to undergo surgery; to have an operation
relatives; one's family; friends; members of the same organization; followers; henchmen
shame; embarrassment; disgrace
chest of drawers; bureau; cabinet; tansu; dresser
photograph; photo; picture; moving picture; movie
meaning; connotation; denotation
shy; bashful; timid; reserved
weak (constitution); sickly; feeble; in poor health
older sister; lass; young lady
shock (psychological); crisis (esp. financial); event that rattles the markets; shock (physical, mechanical); shock (e.g. due to lack of blood flow); trauma
rest; break; recess; intermission
confections; sweets; candy; cake
the person in question; prominent figure; distinguished person; that person
charm; fascination; glamour; glamor; attraction; appeal
to cram; to stuff; to jam; to squeeze; to compress; to pack
gorilla (Gorilla spp., esp. western gorilla, Gorilla gorilla)
being in love with each other
to that extent; to that degree; so much; so
crossing swords; competing against; contending with; fighting against
of no interest; not interested
future (usually near); prospects
guidance; showing the way; guide; guidepost; signpost; waymark
please remember me; please help me; please treat me well; please do; please take care of
straight; straightforward; direct; neat (e.g. spirits); black (e.g. tea, coffee); entering university directly from high school; fast ball
living; lifestyle; living room
pattern; design; body build; figure; essential qualities; character
realm of the dead; the other world; underworld; hell
summoning circle; magic circle (esp. in fictional settings); magic square
ceremony; rite; ritual; service
loach or eel dipped and broiled in soy-based sauce
pressing; urging; demanding; demand
trouble; hardship; difficulty; anxiety; worry; concern
to celebrate; to congratulate; to present (a gift) in celebration; to drink in celebration; to wish for (a happy future, good fortune, etc.); to pray for
display window; shop window; store window
cat (esp. the domestic cat, Felis catus); shamisen; geisha; wheelbarrow; clay bed-warmer; bottom; submissive partner of a homosexual relationship