original; unique; distinctive; independent; one's own; personal
to polish; to shine; to burnish; to refine (a skill, etc.); to improve; to hone
self-taught method; one's own way; one's own style
(one's) figure; build; physique; style
inside; within; while (e.g. one is young); during; among; amongst; in (secret, chaos, poverty, etc.)
alteration (of character or essence); change in quality; transformation; perversion (esp. sexual)
to reason; to sum up; to conclude
to refer to; to consult; to use as a reference
essence; true nature; substance; reality
to crush (with one's hands); to kill a proposal; to shelve; to table (remove from consideration)
to get in someone's pocket; to help oneself to someone's wallet; to curry favour (favor); to butter up; to get in close to one's opponent
declaration; proclamation; announcement
to say something additional; to add (to what was said before)
stubborn; obstinate; self-willed; headstrong
smoked food; smoking (fish, meat, etc.); smoked
keeping well (of food); keeping for a long time
leaf; blade (of grass); (pine) needle; frond; foliage
sacred lotus (Nelumbo nucifera); Indian lotus; lotus; rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus)
to celebrate; to congratulate; to present (a gift) in celebration; to drink in celebration; to wish for (a happy future, good fortune, etc.); to pray for
to become mentally unstable; to suffer from mental illness
poverty-stricken; destitute; poor; penurious
memories; recollections; reminiscence
maintenance; preservation; improvement
orphan; person without friends
feather; plume; wing; blade (of a fan, propeller, etc.); shuttlecock (in badminton); shuttlecock (in hanetsuki); arrow feathers
to overlook (a mistake, fault, etc.); to tolerate; to let pass; to give someone a break; to let someone off lightly; to be lenient
anyone; anybody; everyone; whoever
sharp (eyes, ears, etc.); keen; acute; sharp-witted; shrewd; clever
gaining total control (of people or counties); suppression; oppression; control; mastery; ascendancy
mind; heart; spirit; the meaning of a phrase (riddle, etc.)
to tag along; to follow; to tail; to shadow
exposed; scanty; bare; public; open
don't worry; there's no need to worry
poor; pitiable; pathetic; pitiful
pleading; entreaty; supplication; petition
depending on the way ...; depending on how ...; according to how ...
self-interest; selfish desire
if there is a chance; if possible; if circumstances permit; if things go well; if luck is on my side
whereabouts; place; location; place where one belongs; where one fits in; place where one can be oneself
firm; determined; resolute; conclusive