counting one's chickens before they've hatched; (lit.) counting raccoon dog skins before they have been caught
to have one's knees be about to give way
innocence; insentient (i.e. plants, inanimate objects, etc.); free from obstructive thoughts; to pester someone (for cash, etc.)
to coo at; to behave like a spoiled child; to snort; to sniff
closing years (period, days); last stage; end stage; terminal (e.g. cancer, disease, etc.); final
cherry tree in leaf; cherry tree whose blossoms have fallen, revealing the young leaves
to colour; to color; to apply make-up; to decorate; to garnish
to wear; to be dressed in; to have on
to ascend; to go up; to ascend (as a natural process, e.g. the Sun); to rise; to go to (the capital); to be promoted; to add up to
inside out; upside down; flip side; opposite; contrary
recital (i.e. of music, by a pupil); presentation (e.g. product launch)
to coil around; to follow about; to be related to; to concern; to be associated with
parents' day (day when parents observe their children in school)
Japanese morning glory (Ipomoea nil); picotee morning glory; funnel-shaped object; bell (e.g. of a trumpet); (arch.) rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus)
announcement; publication; presenting; statement; communique; making known
to make an appearance; to show up
to wither (of flowers, dreams, etc.); to wilt; to droop; to shrivel; to fade (away); to sag
to break a promise; to go back on one's word; to renege
slander; bad-mouthing; abuse; insult; speaking ill (of)
don't worry about it; it's nothing; don't give it a thought
achievement; feat; meritorious deed; distinguished service
to hunt (animals); to search (for a criminal); to go looking for (flowers, etc.); to gather (mushrooms)
prey; catch; kill; spoils; trophy; loot
barefaced (e.g. lie); shameless; transparent; pure white; very clear
to tear; to rip; to break through (cordon, opponent's defense, etc.); to breach; to defeat; to beat; to break (e.g. silence)
if you are so inclined; if it suits you; if you like
carrying on one's back (e.g. baby); piggyback ride
abduction; kidnapping; kidnaping
flagrante delicto; caught red-handed
arrest; apprehension; capture
concern; circumstance which is becoming a problem; case (court)
to raise; to bring up; to rear; to cultivate; to foster; to nurture
to head home; to leave for home
big mouth; mouth opened wide; boastful speech; tall talk; large amount; large quantity
laptop (computer); notebook (computer)
matter to be checked or investigated
to be bothered (by something); to suffer
progress; advance; improvement; development
reduction by half; halving
only; merely; just; at most; no more than
to fuss over; to be particular about; to be obsessive about; to be fixated on; to obstruct; to hinder
insecticide; insect repellent
spray; sprayer; atomizer; sprinkles (confectionery); hundreds and thousands