to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
worry; concern; anxiety; care; help; aid
there is no need to ...; never happens; there is never a time when
to be much obliged (to someone); to receive favor (favour); to be indebted; to be grateful
humour; humor; safety; health; in a good mood; in high spirits
to hug someone close; to hold someone tight; to embrace closely
to let out a cry; to shout
to run off; to break into a run; to start running
to detain; to check; to restrain
to hold a thing in one's arms; to carry in one's arms; to embrace (e.g. a baby); to take upon oneself; to be saddled with
maneuvers; manoeuvers; machinations; scheming
Bonin white-eye (Apalopteron familiare)
ryotei; traditional Japanese restaurant (esp. a luxurious one)
madder (esp. Japanese madder, Rubia argyi); madder (red color)
to hire for exclusive use; to reserve; to charter
mutual financing association
(exaggerated) professing to be; passing oneself off as
group; flock; crowd; wide expanse (of flowers)
white hair; grey hair; gray hair
habutai; habutae; fine Japanese silk
variety of ceremonial dress made of intertwined cloth and silk threads
spirit; sprite; energy; vigor (vigour); fine details; semen
dressing in kimono without hakama (for a man); dressing casually
tucking up the hem of one's garments
confectionery; sweets; candy; cake
stairs; stairway; staircase
on the occasion of; circumstances; juncture
to start; to begin; to start up (a business, society, etc.); to open (e.g. a store); to start ...; to begin to ...
bun (hairstyle); chignon; topknot
shogunal vassal; direct retainer of a shogun