antecedents; ancestor; previous position; previous existence; predecessor organization; predecessor organisation
founder; originator; pioneer
flower; blossom; cherry blossom; beauty; blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms); ikebana; hanafuda
(abstract) symbol; emblem; representation
yes; that is correct; um; errr; huh?; grrr
not only ... (but also); not merely; as well as; furthermore; besides; moreover
(not) in any way; (not) at all; (none) whatsoever; what kind of
brilliant; splendid; glorious; magnificent; spectacular
activity (esp. energetic); great efforts; conspicuous service; to flourish; to participate actively; to play an active role
to put up (a notice, sign, etc.); to hang out (e.g. a banner); to hold up high; to raise overhead; to tout (a principle, plan, etc.); to herald; to publish
little girl; maiden; young lady; female usually between 7 and 18 years old
to rescue from; to help out of; to save
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
to become known; to come to light; to be known; to be understood; to clearly not amount to much; to be insignificant
precisely; exactly; plumb; damn; stupid; cursed
yo!; hello there!; wow!; oh!; yah! (yell)
to lie on one's back with legs outstretched; to recline; to get cocky; to be arrogant
inconspicuous; unobtrusive; low-profile
worn-out; ragged; crumbling; dry and crumbly; falling (in drops or clumps); scattering
large drop (rain, sweat, tears, etc.); large grain-like object (grape, cherry, etc.)
to cry; to weep; to sob; to howl
I'm sorry; my apologies; excuse me; pardon me
cruel; heartless; violent; intense; very bad; terrible
imitating; copying; mimicry; behavior; behaviour; action
to permit; to allow; to forgive; to pardon; to exempt (someone) from; to remit; to acknowledge
to be satisfied; to find peace of mind; to feel good
whip; lash; scourge; stick; cane; rod
to hit; to strike; to strike (noon, etc.); to sound (cymbals, etc.); to beat (rhythmically, e.g. pulse, waves, etc.); to move; to impress
calm; composed; cool; quiet
goodness; excellence; virtue
young noblewoman; princess
wetting oneself; peeing in one's pants
eldest daughter; first-born daughter
accepted; fully-fledged; clear; respectable