to harden; to freeze; to put together; to collect; to make secure; to stabilize; to fortify
(my) wife; inside the home; one's family
bright white (esp. for snow and ice); brilliant white
konpeitō; small coloured sugar candy covered with tiny bulges
to mellow (e.g. personality); to be rounded; to huddle; to cower
to pitch in and help; to give someone a hand
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)
to draw (a thread); to let out (e.g. a rope); to head out as a group; to set out in large numbers; to send out one after another; to dispatch
congestion; crush; crowding; confusion; disorder
early; a little earlier than usual; a little faster than usual; slightly quicker
to pour; to add (liquid); to put on (lipstick, etc.); to apply; to light (a fire); to burn
touting; tout; barker; pander
to melt (steel, etc.); to liquefy; to soften; to melt (one's heart); to disarm
rear right (corner, etc.); on the right and at the end; right-hand side and at the back
left back (corner, etc.); on the left and at the rear; left-hand side and at the back
apron; apron (airport); apron (stage)
guidance; leading; induction; introduction; incitement; inducement
plain wood; unfinished woodwork
fame; reputation; popularity; rumour (rumor); talk
irregular; indeterminate; tramp (steamer)
change (personnel); transfer; reshuffle
slip; omission; upshot; denouement; punch line (of a joke)
to compare (something) to; to liken; to speak figuratively; to use a simile; to use a metaphor
in that way; like that; that way
piece; slice; cloth; sharpness; agility; counter for scraps, pieces, etc.
explanation (e.g. for one's actions); excuse; justification; defense; defence
change of occupation; career change
living a life of leisure with dignity; living quietly and comfortably free from worldly cares; otium cum dignitate
plan; project; schedule; scheme; program; programme
to come of age; to become an adult; to become fully qualified; to stand on one's own
cider (alcoholic); hard cider
to copy; to imitate; to counterfeit; to forge
older brother and younger sister
association (of ideas); being reminded (of something); suggestion
being startled; getting a shock
a great deal; very much; a lot; (arch.) with a great amount of effort
all night; throughout the night