clearly (standing out); distinctly; sharply; boldly; in sharp relief
weeping willow (Salix babylonica)
tree peony (Paeonia suffruticosa); moutan; wild boar (meat)
even ... (e.g. "even a genius")
jeweler; (arch.) soap bubble vendor
chic; smart; understanding; considerate; familiar with worldly pleasures (esp. sexual relations, geisha districts and red-light districts)
kagiya! (word shouted when viewing fireworks)
tamaya! (word shouted when viewing fireworks)
having the rear door be the entrance (of a one-man bus); boarding a one-man bus via the rear entrance; riding behind on horseback (after a parade, procession, etc.); bringing up the rear; playing slightly behind the beat; riding into a castle last (as the rear guard)
ball; sphere; bead (of sweat, dew, etc.); drop; ball (in sports); pitch (e.g. in baseball); pile (of noodles, etc.)
office worker; salaried worker; white-collar worker
multicolored; multicoloured; of various colors; diverse; of all kinds; all manners of
changing seasons; season's transition; transition from one season to the next; turn of the seasons; turning of the seasons
energy; vigour; vigor; liveliness; spirit; life
seeing off and meeting on return
one's heart; the mind; inner feelings; inmost thoughts; true motives
ventilation; communication (within an organisation); openness
whimsy; looseness; indiscretion; laxity
to look (stare) back at (someone); to look at again; to re-examine; to prove oneself superior (to someone who had previously been condescending); to put a person to shame; to look back (behind oneself)
sluggishness after few days off
to tie (to); to fasten; to attach; to connect (one thing with another); to link; to bring together
official recognition; official approval; certification; authorization; authorisation
large amount of baggage; bulky baggage; cargo
first place (in a race); first to arrive; one suit (of clothes); one item (of clothing); putting on (formal clothes); wearing
good outward appearance; looking nice; being attractive; making a fine show
making (a new suit, dress, etc.); having (something) made; buying new; new tune; new melody; new composition
(something) has never occurred; to have never done (something); such a thing has not happened; never happens; there is never a time when
event; festivities; function; social gathering; auspices; opening
luxurious and gorgeous; splendid; dazzling
can do nothing but ...; have no choice but to ...; there is nothing to do but ...; cannot help ...
to assemble (in a hall); to meet together (in a room)
attendee; participant; person present
self-study; teaching oneself; studying by oneself (at school) while the teacher is absent
present point (i.e. in history); at the present time
adjustment; tweaking; improvement; modification; tinkering; minor alteration
to beg; to ask; to request; to pray; to wish
adding points; addition of marks and symbols to a classical Chinese text to aid reading in Japanese
relationship of mutual trust; fiduciary relation
(please) look; see; (please) try to do