hibernation; winter sleep; torpor
character; personality; (fictional) character; letter; character
charm; fascination; glamour; glamor; attraction; appeal
maximum; to the maximum degree; to the full
pleased to meet you; how do you do; my regards (to someone); my greetings; best wishes
to become familiar with and cherish; to get to know and love
letter (of alphabet); character; writing
periodic; regular; routine
to take off one's hat to a person; to acknowledge another's superiority
to be full of (e.g. adventure, youth, energy); to be overflowing with
to pass (a car); to overtake; to surpass; to outstrip; to outdistance
glaringly; dazzlingly; blazingly
what one desires; what one hopes for; suits me well; could ask for nothing better; bring it on
profit; gains; benefit; advantage; grace (of God, Buddha, etc.) (esp. as attained through rightful actions, prayer, adherence to one's faith, etc.); blessing
to be helpful; to be dependable; to stand by (someone)
(not) in the slightest; (not) at all
implementation (e.g. of a system); materialization; materialisation; realization; realisation; actualization
unity; consolidation; uniformity; unification; compatible
leisurely; slow; deliberate; easygoing
to set up (a house, store, etc.); to build; to have at the ready (e.g. a gun); to hold in preparation (e.g. a camera); to adopt a posture; to assume a stance; to put on an air
early; a little earlier than usual; a little faster than usual; slightly quicker
quiet; silent; slow; unhurried; calm; peaceful
to change facial expression or color (due to anger, embarrassment, etc.)
serious; severe; grave; acute
pitcher; water jug; watering can; container of fresh water for replenishing the kettle and rinsing bowls (tea ceremony)
glass (drinking vessel); tumbler; cups (playing card suit)
to drink up; to drain (cup)
finally; at last; in the end; after all; never (happened)
decision; settlement; definition
various countries; various regions; various provinces
to disagree; to dispute; to fight (over)
sleeplessness; insomnia; wakefulness
business; affairs; duties; work; procedure; task
to hinder; to obstruct; to disrupt; to interfere with; to cause a delay