is something that; is that which
to make a display of; to show off; to flaunt
unqualified; without qualifications
result; consequence; coming to fruition; bearing fruit; as a result; consequently
nature; disposition; temperament; qualities; attributes; talents
presence (impressive quality)
to set off to advantage; to bring into prominence; to support; to favor; to rouse (spirits); to march (a prisoner) off
wealthy; rich; affluent; well-off
coming out; going out; attending (work); appearing (on stage); start; beginning; origins
substance; essence; real (in economics, vs. nominal, e.g. real interest rate); substantive; substantial
decline; fall; decay; withering
delightful; joyous; joyful; happy; desirable; welcome
the teens (10-19); teenage; the tenth generation
as you were; return to your original position!; er, rather
bringing; taking; carrying
(social) position; status
to harden; to freeze; to put together; to collect; to make secure; to stabilize; to fortify
test; trial; probation; ordeal; tribulation
to climb over; to get over; to surmount; to overcome; to surpass; to overtake
to take (a resource, e.g. time or money); to hang; to come into view; to arrive; to come under (a contract, a tax); to start (engines, motors); to attend
at the critical moment; when the time comes; when it's most important; when necessary; in an emergency; when push comes to shove
(game pieces, soldiers, etc.) under one's control
sacrificial pawn; sacrificed piece; sacrifice
painful; bitter; tough; difficult; cruel; harsh
(something) one does not really mean; insincere
painful; heartrending; trying; oppressive; suffocating; miserable
today; this day; these days; recently; nowadays
intimate; carefree; familiar; friendly
careful selection; careful screening; hand-picking
at the most; at best; to the utmost; as much as possible; as much as one can
pitcher; water jug; watering can; container of fresh water for replenishing the kettle and rinsing bowls (tea ceremony)
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive
tray; family; household; O-Bon; Bon Festival; gambler's den
to hold something reverently with both hands
small; fine; minute; minor; trivial; sensitive