separation; partition; detachment; segregation; isolation
chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum morifolium)
softening; softening (of attitude); mollification; weakening (of the market); blanching (e.g. of vegetables; by depriving of light)
Swords and Firearms Control Law (1958)
godparent; first person to give something its name
journey; trip; travels; during the journey; on the way; while travelling
rolling (something) up by spinning it around; coiling
to burst (open); to break; to split
to have a nightmare; to make a noise during a nightmare
certified (as genuine, valuable, etc.); guaranteed (article); of established reputation; acknowledged; pièce de résistance
iron grill; iron grille; iron lattice; prison
identical; same; one and the same; fair; equal treatment; without discrimination
to spring; to bound; to be stimulated; to be encouraged; to pay handsomely; to splurge
pigtails; bunches; two ponytails; angel wings
inexcusable; unpardonable; can't be allowed to pass (without comment)
displeasure; discomfort; unpleasantness; indisposition; ailment
to stare back (at); to glare back
master; Your lordship; My lord; husband
whip; lash; scourge; stick; cane; rod
to be related; to be connected; to be joined together; to result in; to lead to; to bring about
post; official position; managerial position; executive position
greed; craving; desire; appetite; hunger; avarice
strength; solidity; firmness; armour; armor
sublime; noble; high-minded
before one's eyes; under one's nose; immediate (e.g. interests); present; foresight; near future
to overturn; to capsize; to overthrow (government etc.); to reverse (decision etc.); to disprove (an established theory etc.)
structure; construction; makeup; framework; organization; pattern
sad; wretched; deplorable
riches; wealth; resources; lottery
(political) power; authority; influence
discipline; training; teaching manners
to close (one's eyes); to shut
to leap out (e.g. onto the stage); to spring out; to jump (e.g. into first place); to shoot (e.g. to the top); to come to the forefront
to irritate; to grate on one's nerves; to aggravate; to be galling; to be invidious
trot; half run; jog; girl in charge of menial tasks in a samurai family
bye-bye; good-bye; see you; saying goodbye; parting