flower; blossom; cherry blossom; beauty; blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms); ikebana; hanafuda
in the twinkling of an eye; in a flash
to carry off; to run away with; to sweep away; to take entirely for oneself; to monopolize
bow (of boat); prow; stem
particle used to indicate the speaker's hope, desire, wish, etc. (e.g. "it would be nice if ...", "I wish there were ...", etc.); emphatic particle; particle adding uncertainty
actually; really; truly; in practice; practically
technology; engineering; technique; skill; art; craft
(wind or human-powered) warship
to accept (e.g. an explanation); to be satisfied (with); to assent (to)
first and foremost; above all; most importantly of all
essential part; indispensable part; unavoidable part; front and back matter (of a book, magazine, etc.)
tide; tidal current; tendency; drift; trend
want to ... do something; would like to ...
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
to suffer a blast or indirect blow; to be subject to the surplus force of an impetus
in advance; beforehand; previously
collision; crash; running into; conflict; quarrel; clashing
to clamour; to crowd; to jostle
it is not possible (to, that); there is no such thing as
hustle and bustle; throng; crowd; congestion; traffic jam
it is assuredly (that)...; can say with confidence that it is...
after all is said and done; no matter what people say; in the end; definitely; undeniably
naturalization; naturalisation
to come near; to let someone approach; to bring near; to bring together; to deliver (opinion, news, etc.); to send (e.g. a letter); to let someone drop by
impressions; thoughts; feelings; reactions
coherence; order; focus; point
to go past; to pass; to pass by
to gulp down (a drink); to slurp
special; particular; peculiar; unique
in a sense; in some way; to an extent
enclosing wall; boundary fence; obstacle; barrier
traffic; transportation; communication; exchange (of ideas, etc.); intercourse
development; growth; development (of a situation, story, etc.); advancement; playing around; having an active sex life
high place; high altitude; heights; broad view
divide into four pieces; one fourth
to occupy; to hold; to account for; to make up; to take up
(I) think (that); (I) have a feeling (that); (I) fancy (that)
to snatch (and run); to carry off; to swipe; to scoop up (and remove; sand, earth, etc.)
surprisingly; stunningly; astonishingly; wonderfully
centre; center; middle; capital; seat of government
in accordance with; according to