unexpected; contrary to expectations; unforeseen
out of bounds; beyond the pale
neck; throat; vital part; weak point
to cut; to slit; to slash
to become independent; to leave one's hands; to leave one's possession
with a thud; with a flump; with a crash; (falling) heavily
to look at; to gaze; to stare at
to be reduced to (e.g. poverty); to end up as
if you are prepared you don't have to worry; it's good to have a shelter against every storm
loud laughter; roaring with laughter
flower; blossom; cherry blossom; beauty; blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms); ikebana; hanafuda
to compare (something) to; to liken; to speak figuratively; to use a simile; to use a metaphor
to draw (something) toward one; to pull toward one; to pull closer; to attract; to draw; to entice
flapping sound (of wings); fluttering; hum (of insects); whizz (of a flying arrow); whoosh
to flap (wings); to spread one's wings; to go out into the world
breeze caused by wings flapping
to shake; to jolt; to rock (cradle); to swing
to turn (one's face) away; to avert (one's eyes)
in that case; (might not be what was expected or hoped for but) if that's the case
amusement; fun; brief entertainment
to get tired of; to tire of; to lose interest in; to become sated; to become satiated; to have one's fill
to be fed up (with); to be tired (of); to be stumped; to be nonplussed; to wince; to shrink back
royal castle; imperial castle
courtyard; quadrangle; middle court
to hire for exclusive use; to reserve; to charter
to extend; to stretch out; to attend; to participate in; to enrol; to enroll
celebration; celebratory event; congratulatory gift; tip; gratuity
substitute; replacement; stand-in; proxy; compensation; exchange
to contract (to do); to undertake; to take on (work); (arch.) to take responsibility for; (arch.) to be liable for
foil; (gold, etc.) leaf; prestige
latent; hidden; secret; behind the scenes
party (social gathering); party (group of people participating in an activity, esp. mountain climbing); (political) party
billeting area; cantonment; encampment; étape
lonely (e.g. person, feeling); lonesome; desolate; deserted; sad; lacking
poor (living); barely continuing; just scraping along; very narrow
waiting on a table; serving (at dinner); waiter; waitress; office boy; office girl
one's family register; one's domicile; nationality; membership (club, party, etc.)
rule; regulation; settlement; conclusion; habit; custom
companion; partner; spouse
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless