stretching a rope around; roping off; one's turf; domain; territory (of an animal)
to be extremely polite; to show the utmost courtesy; to do everything required by etiquette
bento; Japanese box lunch
newsprint; newspaper used for wrapping, packing, etc.; newspaper
judgement; judgment; connoisseur
hit it off with (a person); find a kindred spirit in (a person); sympathy; mutual understanding
to count on one's fingers
unbecoming; unsuitable; disgraceful; wrong for one's age; unworthy of one's years; thoughtless for one's age
wording (esp. of written text); classical Chinese literary style; traditional written Chinese
migration; move; emigration; immigration
to look displeased; to frown; to scowl; to look grave; to look serious
departure time; starting time
to offer; to sacrifice; to dedicate
to lose (through death; e.g. a wife, child)
to struggle; to writhe; to wriggle; to act frantically; to make desperate efforts
to open up (to someone); to become unreserved; to lower one's guard; to become friendly (with); to feel at ease; to take a relaxed attitude (to)
to say everything one wants to say; to exhaust a topic
being startled; getting a shock
connection (to a person, place, etc.); relation; affinity
contact; touch; contact lens
to change (into); to turn (into); to transform (into); to influence
making (a new suit, dress, etc.); having (something) made; buying new; new tune; new melody; new composition
video camera; video camcorder
compensation; amends; redeeming feature
artificiality; pretence; contrived act; commission (of a crime); feasance
it's no big deal; it's no problem; it's nothing to worry about; safe (and sound); all right
troublesome matter; burden; difficult task; chore; hassle
astonished; shocked; amazed; astounded; aghast
to grip; to grasp; to squeeze
to offer; to propose; to suggest; to put forward; to request; to ask (for)
it is to be regretted that ...; it is a pity that ...; it is unfortunate that ...
assertiveness; positiveness; initiative; spirit of enterprise
to put in order; to tidy up; to settle (a matter); to solve; to finish; to get through
goodbye; so long; saying goodbye to (e.g. life as a bachelor); putting an end to; farewell (performance, party, etc.); final
heart-wrenchingly; with a thrill in one's heart
coming and going; keeping in touch; visiting each other; street traffic; highway
guard; sentinel; garrison
to impose; to visit upon; to inflict