big chance; big opportunity
this is why; that is the reason why; it is the case that; so; thus; with that
chance; opportunity; occasion
somehow; for some reason; without knowing why
even if; even though; although one might say; although called
essence; true nature; substance; reality
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
spring; springtime; New Year; prime (of life); height (of one's prosperity); adolescence
cause; seed; variety; kind; counter for varieties
to bud; to sprout; to germinate; to have luck on one's side; to get lucky
consent; agreement; acceptance; understanding; satisfaction (e.g. with an explanation); being convinced
stone weight (as used on pickle-tub covers); weight (as used in balances)
to remove; to deinstall; to take away; to set apart
besides; in addition; also; moreover
enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful
to be wrapped up (e.g. in a blanket); to cover oneself
cold (e.g. weather); uninteresting (esp. joke); lame; dull
sunny spot; exposure to the sun
basking in the sun; sunbathing
hot; warm; passionate; impassioned; on everybody's mind; on the radar
cool; refreshing; clear (e.g. eyes); bright; clear; distinct
iron rod; iron bar; iron club; horizontal bar (gymnastics)
(gymnastics) pulling oneself upward with a forward, circling movement; back hip circle
to swell (out); to expand; to be inflated; to get cross; to get sulky; to pout
to rise; to get up; to stand up; to sit up
indescribable; inexpressible; unspeakable; indefinable; nobody can tell
continuation; rest (of the story, work, etc.); flow (e.g. of a piece of writing); pacing (of a story); succession (of); sequence
thin rice porridge; watery cooked rice; rice gruel; congee
both; both sides; both parties
preparation; arrangements; provision; getting ready; laying out (e.g. a meal)
to serve; to dish up; to dish out; to dress (oneself in); to attire oneself in; to adorn
bottom of one's heart; depths of one's mind; innermost thoughts; from the bottom of one's heart; wholeheartedly; truly
sweet (flavour); sweet (of alcohol); sweet (e.g. melody); pleasant (e.g. atmosphere); suite (in a hotel); suite
rice (esp. when served on a plate)
viscous; mushy; muddy; dirty (with oil, grease, etc.); to be in an ugly state (of emotions, relations, etc.); to be murky
explanation; exposition; description; account; caption; legend
raisins; currants; dried grapes
umeboshi; pickled dried ume; pickled dried plum
top; top position; senior management; senior bureaucrat; home page (of a website)
heat; fever; temperature; zeal; passion
already completely (did, happened, etc.); already entirely
tempering (metal); annealing; forging; toughening; disciplining; training
(good) result; outcome; fruits (of one's labors); product; accomplishment