dango; dumpling (usu. sweet); ball-shaped object; something round; lump; group
beautician; cosmetician; hairdresser; hair stylist
to collect (e.g. one's thoughts); to get in order
if times were better; if one had been born at an earlier, more opportune time; if times had not changed; if I had my due
storming (e.g. an enemy's castle); attack; raid
unity; coherence; consistency; settlement; conclusion; closure
fleeting; transient; short-lived; empty (dream, etc.); mere (hope); faint (possibility)
to carry on; to go on with one's life; to keep alive; to stay alive; to survive
illegal; illicit; unlawful
to gasp for air; to pant; to be out of breath
cut; cutting; omission; cutting; haircut; (continuous) shot (in a film or TV show); illustration (in a book, newspaper, etc.)
with a glitter; with a sparkle; brand new; shiny and new; cleaned (of a plate, etc.); finished
bottom; lower garment (e.g. jeans, slacks, skirt, etc.); hem (of trousers, skirt, etc.)
rave reviews; extremely high praise
regular; usual; favourite; favorite; preferred; accustomed
making (something) widely known; announcement; unveiling
chain (bicycle, measuring, tire, etc.); chain (store, hotel, etc.)
sake cup; cup for alcoholic beverages; counter for cupfuls, bowlfuls, spoonfuls, etc.; counter for boats; counter for octopuses and squid; cup
polite; respectful; reverent
to hold (something) reverently with both hands
best-before date (on food); use-by date; expiry date; expiration date
to get an upset stomach; to have diarrhea
coffee cup; spinning teacups (amusement ride)
deeply impressive; memorable; striking
to make a lasting impression
libel; defamation; slander; character assassination
to soothe; to calm; to pacify
chocolate given to a man on Valentine's day out of genuine sentiment
to feel uncomfortable; to be offended; to have a bad time
to invite in; to show someone in
head; chief; boss; leader
one's own handwriting; autograph
card (with a message written on it)
what happens to one today may happen to another tomorrow; misfortunes can happen to anyone
to put away; to stow away; to tuck away; to hoard