forgetting; lapse of memory
confluence (of rivers); flowing together; joining; joining (of people, groups, parties, etc.); union; linking up
to lessen; to decrease; to diminish
just (now); quite (near); unintentionally; subconsciously
to come together; to join; to merge; to get married; to become a married couple
to come to one's senses; to calm down
friendly chat; pleasant chat; lighthearted talk; friendly conversation
to surround; to crowd around; to gather around; to encircle; to besiege
ring; circle; hoop; wheel; circle (e.g. of friends); planetary ring
to drive away; to order off; to chase away; to force into an unpleasant situation (bankruptcy, prostitution, suicide, etc.)
absorption; giving undivided attention; devoting oneself (to)
prime minister; premier; chancellor
your Excellency; his Excellency; her Excellency
source of revenue; financial supporter
to knit one's brows (in discomfort, unease, disapproval, etc.); to raise one's eyebrows; to frown
summoning; calling; riding; (high-quality) silk crepe (fabric)
shameful; disgraceful; unsightly; indecent; unseemly; unbecoming
making (a new suit, dress, etc.); having (something) made; buying new; new tune; new melody; new composition
vulgar; indecent; coarse; crude
to praise extravagantly; to lionize; to lionise; to make much of
in perfect form; going swimmingly
to lead (someone) by the nose; to twist (someone) around one's little finger
outsider's perspective; as seen by an observer
opportunely; conveniently; at the right time
a little tight; a little snug; a little strong; a little harsh
top (of a mountain); summit; peak; height; orgasm; climax
to cut into (a line, conversation, etc.); to force oneself into (e.g. a crowd); to fall below (of stock prices, sales, etc.); to drop below; to wedge; to play a wedge
to exchange glances; to look at each other; to postpone; to put off; to contrast; to compare
thought; imagination; mind; desire; wish; love
tune (melody, piece of music)
to sprain; to twist; to dampen (enthusiasm); to discourage; to dishearten
flower; blossom; cherry blossom; beauty; blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms); ikebana; hanafuda
distinguished family; good family; great master; expert; Meika; kuge family class ranking above Hanke and below Urinke
next term; next period; next version; next release
good humour (humor); good mood
details; particulars; detailed; specific; close-up view (of a digitally displayed map); zoomed-in view
(sense of) rivalry; competitiveness
to burn; to burn with (emotion, feeling); to be fired up
so-and-so; who?; which people?
in terms of both ... and ...; from the perspective of ... as well as ...; whether it be ... or ...
pride (in one's achievements, possessions, etc.); self-praise; boast
battle; fight; fighting; engagement; contest
calm; quiet; gentle; moderate; reasonable; amicable
you're welcome; don't mention it; not at all; my pleasure