enduring something out of pride; putting up with it; grinning and bearing it
to make someone cry; to move someone to tears; to grieve
focusing on only the good points or strong points; incorporating the benefits (while ignoring the drawbacks); picking the best of both (everything); cherry-picking (e.g. information)
how long; how far; how much
leaving the nest; going out into the world; becoming independent
since one was born; (in) all one's life
entry into a castle (by a conquering force)
indiscriminately; blindly; at random; indiscriminate; random; excessive
threesome (sexual activity)
honeymouthed; glib; fair-spoken; cajoling; talking glibly
to blow up (i.e. wind); to blow upwards; to spout into the air
to tower over the surroundings
trance; ecstasy; enthusiasm
safety myth; myth that something is completely safe (e.g. nuclear plant); safety dogma
life or death; existence; destiny
completely; entirely; nonchalantly; as if nothing happened
basin (e.g. between mountains)
difference in grades (e.g. in go, shoji, etc.); difference in level (e.g. road, footpath); ramp; steps
youth; minor; young people
to make a mistake; to mess up; to make an error; to err
to shut oneself in (e.g. one's room); to be confined in; to be filled with (emotion, enthusiasm, etc.); to fill the room (of a gas, smell, etc.); to be heavy with (e.g. smoke); to be muffled (e.g. voice); to hold (a castle, fortress, etc.)
scattering (e.g. dust in the wind, enemies before an assault); dispersal; flying off (in all directions); flying apart
ignition; detonation; triggering; explosion
off the coast; offshore; out at sea
revenge; making a new attempt where one previously failed; determination of a loser to win the next time
bridge (e.g. on a warship)
way of standing; dancer (in a Japanese dance performance)
padded, sleeveless undergarment; vest
jacket; book jacket; dust cover; CD jacket; record jacket
leather shoes; leather boots
fashion-consciousness; desire to be stylish; humor; humour; wit
famous place; name of a part (of an instrument, etc.); name and address
verbal promise; one's word