portrait; likeness; sketch (of a face)
to paint a picture; to draw a picture
to forestall; to beat to the punch; to anticipate; to play the first move (e.g. in go)
presence of other people; (in) public; (in) front of others
(verbal) message; word (from someone)
mature woman; middle-aged woman
(of skin) to peel off (e.g. from sunburn); to improve; to become more refined
to rise (suddenly) in the world (to a higher position)
bonze; monk; monk's dwelling; boy; son; I; me
convention; tired tradition; old custom
old person; elderly person; trustee of the Japan Sumo Association; retired high-ranking wrestler who is licensed to coach and receives retirement pay; senior statesman (of the Tokugawa shogunate); important local official (under the Tokugawa Shogunate)
extremists; radicals; militants
lustful beast; lascivious monster
child; boy; (arch.) I; (arch.) me
virgin (usu. female); maiden; virgin (e.g. forest); unspoiled by human activity; debut; maiden (e.g. voyage)
late-growing rice; late-ripening crops; late-blooming flowers; late developer (e.g. child who reaches puberty late); late bloomer
to bring up a subject; to touch on a matter
youth; minor; young people
obviously known; open secret; clear for all to see; being found out
galloping around on a horse; running around; making every effort (to do); exerting oneself
to be torn off; to come off
groundwork; foundation; inclination; aptitude; undercoat; first coat
economic strength; economic power; economic might
to get excited; to get hyped up; to become happy; to get in a good mood
date (with someone); (social) outing (for two); date night; date (day)
setting; installing; setting up (meeting, conference, etc.); stage setting; setting (of a novel, movie, play, etc.)
chance; start; opportunity; cause; reason; excuse
Macintosh (brand of personal computer manufactured by Apple); Mac; mackintosh (raincoat); McIntosh (apple)
one's field of expertise; one's strong area
mediation; good offices; go-between; building a bridge
to open one's eyes wide (as in fear or anger); to faint
having no choice; at a loss for what to do; at one's wits' end; helpless; powerless
to breathe while sleeping