to take upon oneself; to pull (something) over one's head
to throw out one's chest; to be puffed up with pride
in this manner; in this way; like this
day and night; around the clock
attack; offence; top (dominant partner of a homosexual relationship); barrage (of); flood (of)
spectacle; striking display; spectacular (scene, film, etc.); extravaganza; big-budget production
sovereign; emperor; monarch
independence of will or action; self-direction; autonomy; initiative; identity
town organization; town organisation; town administration
on a stage; on a platform; on an altar
beyond one's control; nothing one can do
bottom of one's heart; depths of one's mind; innermost thoughts; from the bottom of one's heart; wholeheartedly; truly
rise; improvement; uptrend
(formal) announcement; unveiling; introduction; debut
sashimi (raw sliced fish, shellfish or crustaceans)
fat under-belly of tuna (considered high-quality)
drink at home with one's evening meal; dinner-time drink
overserious; deeply sincere; very earnest
household economy; family finances
first prize; gold medal; blue ribbon
liking something; being partial to something; -phile
even so; anyhow; at any rate
patina; antique look; elegant simplicity; well-trained voice
unseasonable; out-of-season
mating season; estrus (oestrus); estrum; the rut
pretty girl who attracts customers to come inside a shop
bowstring; string (of shamisen, guitar, violin, etc.); bail (arched pot handle); diagonal levelling wire across the top of a masu
Gruidae (bird family comprising the cranes)
metamorphosis; disguise; transformation; shapeshifting; morphing
healing; soothing; therapy; comfort; solace
specialization; specialisation
balance of power (in a relationship); power dynamic
deviation; inclination; offset; polarization; polarisation
to be dispersed; to get separated