enchantress; seductress; vamp
if it's going to be that way, then ...; if given the choice; if possible; if anything
to take off; to jump; to take the plunge; to decide; to step out of the ring
to clamber (up); to scale
attention; notice; care; caution; advice; warning
state of emergency; emergency; crisis
praise; extolment; extollment
keepsake; memorabilia; memento
three days and three nights
nursemaid; nanny; babysitter; child-minding; babysitting
visit (to a religious site, e.g. shrine, temple, grave)
agency of fate; power of fate; La forza del destino (opera by Verdi); the force of destiny
Ming dynasty (China, 1368-1644)
startup; booting up; activation; starting (e.g. engine, computer); launch
(feeling of) identification; sense of unity
wicked tongue; abusive language
auspicious day; good day; lucky day; beautiful day
resignation (from a position)
retirement (from the world); seclusion
by mutual agreement; by mutual consent
marriage of an Imperial princess to a subject
to inspect; to examine; to check; to elapse; to pass (time)
being empty-handed; being penniless; having no capital (for starting a business)
to be fragrant; to smell (good); to stink; to smell (bad); to glow; to be bright
cultivation; refinement; culture; education
slightly difficult; somewhat bothersome; troublesome; peevish; querulous
active; dynamic; behavioural
to be soaked in; to be flooded; to be submerged; to be immersed in (joy, memories, alcohol, etc.); to give oneself over to; to bask in
superior; excellent; brilliant; outstanding
to one's regret; regrettably; unfortunately; what can be done about ...; ... cannot be helped
as much as one can; as much as possible; if at all possible
sake cup; small deep porcelain bowl for serving food