official residence (e.g. of the prime minister)
even a little; any at all; if only a little; no matter how little
to run to; to come running; to rush (someplace); to hasten
to be smeared; to be covered
repulse; repelling (e.g. the enemy); driving back
to start; to begin; to commence
at any rate; in any case; at the very least; if nothing else
an issue being settled; a case being closed
equally (talented, etc.); evenly; neck and neck; nip and tuck
gently (raining); drizzling; moist; damp
to put one's palms together (e.g. when praying or asking for something); to place one's hands together; to compete against somebody; to play (a game, match, etc.) against somebody
multicolored; multicoloured; of various colors; diverse; of all kinds; all manners of
with a slap; with a pop; without batting an eyelid; generously; cutesy suffix applied to names
with a friendly grin; smilingly
inside one's heart; in one's mind
a long time (since the last time); first in a long time
grace (of God); benevolence (of Buddha); assistance; help; effects; influence
modesty; humility; being humble
chance; opportunity; machine; aircraft; counter for aircraft; counter for (remaining) lives
hem; (trouser) cuff; bottom part; bottom edge; foot (of a mountain); tips (of hair)
fixed date; appointed day
both; both sides; both parties
grand; magnificent; lavish; forceful; powerful; vigorous
marriage ceremony; wedding; nuptials
sure to ...; certain to ...; bound to ...; it's natural that ...
bridal costume; wedding dress
to rot; to decay; to die in obscurity; to be forgotten with time
plectrum; pick; drumstick for Japanese drums (e.g. taiko)
intent to kill; intent to murder; urge to kill; murderous impulse
wave motion; undulation; surge; wave
(not) so much; (not) that much
to cease; to stop; to be over
the 36 (ancient Chinese military) strategies (of which the last resort was said to be beating a retreat)
being inferior to; being no match for; being best
one difficulty; one danger