entertainment (of guests; esp. in the corporate world); treating (to food and drinks); wining and dining
great achievement; great feat; great work; great undertaking
March; third month of the lunar calendar
noon; midday; daytime; lunch
to jump up and down; to hop
first thing in the afternoon
shivering (with cold); trembling (with fear); shuddering
nostril; nostrils; naris; nares
to resound; to be heard far away; to reverberate; to shake; to come (home); to remain (with someone)
patrolling (esp. using ships or aircraft)
going to bed; retiring (for the night)
growth; development; stretching (one's body, e.g. when waking up); (ability to) spread (of paint, cream, etc.); elongation; extension
to jump in; to leap in; to plunge into; to burst in; to barge in
to cut off; to excise; to tear off; to cut out; to whittle down; to tear out
change of color; change of colour; fading; discoloration; discolouration
no sooner than; as soon as; immediately after; at the thought of; when I think about
road; path; way; set of practices; Buddhist teachings; Taoism; modern administrative region of Japan (Hokkaido)
to be worried; to be troubled
gown; elegant dress; dressing gown; bathrobe
bodyguards; elite guards; Schutzstaffel; SS; groupies; ardent fans
to shine out far and wide
guidance; leading (the way); information; notice; announcement (of one's arrival); invitation
cat (esp. the domestic cat, Felis catus); shamisen; geisha; wheelbarrow; clay bed-warmer; bottom; submissive partner of a homosexual relationship
to help; to assist; to aid; to contribute to; to be a factor in
funny story; funny anecdote
rise and fall; ups and downs; shame and glory; bright side and dark side; (lit.) light and shadow
composition; piece of music; tune; melody; enjoyment; fun
counter for suits of clothing; arriving at ...
(appearance while) in pajamas (pyjamas)
stepping (in place); stamping (up and down); stomping; standstill; stalemate
to take (someone) with one; to bring along; to go with; to be accompanied by