to bloom; to blossom; to become lively (esp. of conversation); to become animated; to experience a golden age
field of flowers; flower garden; field of alpine flowers; fantasy; delusion
to throw down; to throw out; to abandon; to resign; to give freely; to give generously
cherry blossom viewing; flower viewing
to work too hard; to try too hard; to strain oneself; to overdo it; to go too far
to discuss; to talk together
beauty; good figure; (beautiful) appearance; beautification; beauty treatment; beauty culture
(hand) towel; handkerchief
to that extent; accordingly; that being the case; that state; that condition
to stop; to quit; to put an end to
to keep company; to look after; to entertain; to play (a game) with
preparation; arrangements
accessories; small articles; minor character; small fry; weak one
store; shop; establishment; restaurant
to mourn; to lament; to be sorry; to regret; to repent
one's say; one's point; one's case; complaint; objection; grievance
to deliver; to forward; to send; to report; to notify; to file notice (to the authorities)
opening; gap; dried and opened fish; extension
container; case; receptacle; coffin; casket
unexpected; contrary to expectations; by chance; casual
liking something; being partial to something; -phile
overseas travel (to Western countries); going abroad (to study or travel); store operated by a foreigner (in pre-communist China)
Western food; Western dish; Western cooking; Japanized Western cuisine
elderly housekeeper; elderly maid; wet nurse; nanny
participation; joining; entry
Japanese style; Japanesque; Japanism
basics; rudiments; elements; ABCs of ...
tide; current; sea water; opportunity; chance
often; again and again; over and over again; repeatedly; frequently
anyhow; anyway; somehow or other; apart from ...; setting ... aside
to balance; to be in harmony; to be in equilibrium; to suit; to go well together; to be a good match
very hard; with utmost effort; as hard as one can; with all one's might; for dear life; eagerly
unable to stomach; sticking in one's throat; displeased with
to be eloquent; to have a way with words
to do exactly what one is told to do; to be subservient; to be easily controlled
to make a decision; to draw a conclusion; to give a judgement; to hand down a verdict; to let go down; to lower; to do oneself
two times; twice; two degrees
confectionery; sweets; candy; cake
demand; firm request; requisition; requirement; desire
difficult to ...; hard to ...