reversal; return; return gift; return favour; barb (on a fishing hook); mixture of soy sauce, sugar and mirin
damn; damn it; feces; excrement; damn; damned; very
striking effect (e.g. of a remedy); dramatic results; special effect; special effects; SFX
whether one wants to or not; without choice
serious; earnest; honest; real; legit
reference; example; inquiry (about a product, business deal, etc.); enquiry; being summoned to appear to court; witness
all talk; glib; insincere; empty; specious
one's post; place of work; workplace
trembling (with fear, cold, etc.); shaking; chattering (of teeth); coming loose; wobbling
fictitious; imaginary; fanciful; aerial; overhead
contribution (to a temple, shrine, etc.); donation
to put on (clothing); (lit.) to put (one's arms) through the sleeves
(good or bad) feel when wearing something
to keep an eye on; to take care of
quietly; softly; seriously; solemnly; sadly
moderate; reserved; modest; temperate; restrained; low-key
to spin; to make yarn; to spin (a tale); to assemble (e.g. words); to put together
singing voice; (sound of) singing
sleeping together; sleeping with; sharing a bed
emotion; feeling; atmosphere; mood; spirit
return journey; one's way home; one's way back
teasing; banter; ribbing; jest; making fun (of); poking fun (at)
long time; long interval; for quite some time
envoy; ambassador; delegate; emissary; mission
ideally; if one were to wish for more
letter of invitation; letter of recommendation; reference
myself; oneself; (arch.) I; (arch.) me; (arch.) you (referring to one's inferior)
excessive; unmerited; generous; past participle
maximum permissible level or dosage
help; assistance; service
leasing (out); renting out; hiring out; letting
unexpected (joy, success, etc.); unanticipated; beyond what one hoped; beyond one's expectations
anticipated questions and answers (e.g. for a press conference, interview or oral exam)
in one's hands; in one's control
lucky; nice!; score!; bingo!
undisputed; entirely; perfect
completely satisfied; as pleased as can be
yes; wind that blows from north to north-east during spring and summer along the coast of the sea of Japan
out of character; unlike one
inside of a castle; area surrounded by castle walls
stout; corpulent; plump; voluptuous
unpleasant; disgusting; loathsome; shameful; scandalous