speaking about (one's thoughts, memories, etc.); relating (one's feelings, reminiscences, etc.); recollection; reminiscence
to hear; to listen (e.g. to music); to ask; to enquire; to hear about; to hear of; to follow (advice, order, etc.)
abandoning (hope, plans); giving up
to be able to eat; to be able to swallow
retainer; retinue; servant
thinking (about a matter) for a long time; contemplating for a long time; lengthy consideration; pondering
somehow; for some reason or other
discipline; punishment; reprimand
(religious) precept; discipline; commandment; mitzvah
big match; big game; important match; important game
program director; programme director; facilitator; steering committee (chair)
newsworthiness; news hook; topicality; popularity (of a topic, issue, etc.)
savage; wild; unruly; fierce; rough
single; simple; sole; individual; unitary
chairman; moderator; toastmaster; master of ceremonies; chairperson; host (of a TV show, etc.)
smuggling oneself into a country; illegal immigration
paste; glue; clothing starch
stifled (laughter); simmering
wizard; genius; remarkable talent; exceptional ability
light offered to a god or Buddha; votive light
fumi-e; fumie; tablet bearing Christian images, on which Edo-period authorities forced suspected Christians to trample; allegiance test; loyalty test
to love; to cherish; to show favouritism to; to be partial to; to fondle; to caress
dizziness (from standing up too fast); orthostatic syncope; lightheadedness; vertigo
urgency; exigency; emergency
great rival; powerful enemy; archenemy
expulsion; ousting; ejection; dismissal; banishment
secret language; jargon; cant; argot; slang
to succeed; to bear fruit
bird; bird meat (esp. chicken meat); fowl; poultry
barrier; checkpoint; checking station
shutter; window shutter; (arch.) entrance (to a home); (arch.) narrows
to talk of one's dreams (esp. unrealistic, far-fetched ones); to dream out loud
organs of the state; machinery of the state
(talent) scout; recruiter; scouting; headhunting; Boy Scouts; Girl Scouts
as a matter of fact; actually; effectively; in reality; in effect
national defence; national defense
concept; general idea; notion; intention; aim; design