suddenly; casually; accidentally; incidentally; unexpectedly; unintentionally
to eat; to drink; to smoke; to suffer (e.g. defeat); to receive a blow
getting back to the subject at hand, ...; (but) to return to the main topic, ...; so much for digressions, ...
ten; 10; ten years of age
to turn round; to face about; to turn about
depending on; as soon as; immediately after; as (e.g. "as one is told", "as one wishes"); whatever (e.g. "whatever is at hand"); order; program
participation; joining; entry
heroic; brave; majestic; soul-stirring; lively; gallant
contortion; distortion; warp; kink (in one's character); twist
understanding and acceptance; spiritual awakening; a heart that understands truth; (feeling of) resignation
brisk and efficient; diligent; devoted; spirited
tea (esp. green or barley); tea break; teatime; tea ceremony
to be no match for (e.g. outclassed in authority, strength or in debt to); to be unable to act on an equal basis with
to throw out; to drop; to toss; to abandon; to neglect; to dismiss
fame (for one's bravery); great renown
to sound; to ring; to resound; to echo; to roar; to rumble
little by little; bit by bit; sparingly
noshi; long thin strip of dried abalone in folded patterned paper, attached to a gift
territory; domain; dominion; possession
large; big; older; senior; final; ultimate
first person; self-reference term; term used to refer to oneself in the first person
article to be delivered; present
to mask; to cover; to cloak; to hide; to conceal
cooperation; coordination; collaboration; integration; linking
to reach the point where ...; to come to ...; to come to be that ...; to start to ...; to begin to ...
suddenly; abruptly; slowly; without haste; calmly
cordial welcome; hearty welcome; kind treatment; hospitality
to exceed (esp. figures: profits, unemployment rate, etc.); to surpass; to be more than; to be better than
to accomplish; to finish; to carry through; to follow through
enclosing wall; boundary fence; obstacle; barrier
to hold one's breath (in fear, anxiety, etc.)
opening (a letter, parcel, etc.); breaking the seal; unboxing (a product); unsealed mail
remains; dregs; vestiges; remnant; residue
to blow violently; to sweep over; to devastate