lion; left-hand guardian dog at a Shinto shrine
to treat; to handle; to deal with; to arrange; to decorate; to dress
stern; grave; austere; strict (e.g. security); severe; firm
head; lead; vanguard; first
to dance down (leaves, petals, etc.); to fall as if dancing
stunning; electrifying; striking; eye-popping; brilliant
ten to one; nine cases out of ten
distant (from someone); aloof; estranged; knowing little (of); ill-informed (about); ignorant (of)
accepted; fully-fledged; clear; respectable
old; aged; long; since long ago; of the distant past; long-ago
monastery; convent; cloister; abbey
chalk (mineral); white wall
noted family; noble family; prestigious school, organization, business, etc.
closing (for the day; of a library, museum, cinema, etc.); closing down (of a library, museum, cinema, etc.)
(not) in any way; (not) at all; (none) whatsoever; what kind of
sign of remorse; indication of regret
to sweep away; to wash away; to dredge
fluent (in a language); flowing
interpretation (i.e. oral translation); interpreter
nationality; citizenship; nationality (ship, airplane, etc.); registration; flag
lifeboat; friend in need; helping hand; timely help
application; request; petition
to send (someone) back; to send (someone) home
solemn; sublime; grand; magnificent; impressive
(made of) stone; stone-built
peacetime; time of peace; ordinary times; normal times
one turn; one round; (a) size; to go around; to make a circuit; twelve years
to suspend from; to be suspended (from)
fear; horror; anxiety; concern; uneasiness; reverence
fine view; beautiful sight