to pull up; to drag up; to increase; to raise (e.g. taxes); to withdraw; to leave; to promote (someone to a higher position)
dolphin (or other small toothed whales, such as porpoises, belugas, etc.)
the L-word (i.e. love); being in love
lower back; waist; hips; body (of hair, noodle, paper, etc.); resilience; spring
frost; white hair; grey hair; gray hair
3 Japanese feet; waistband; belt; cloth girdle
greenhorn; youthfulness and lack of experience
to chant; to recite; to sing; to write (a poem); to compose
I'm sorry to have kept you waiting
refined; graceful; modest; cultivated; elegant; reserved
natto (fermented soybeans)
dozens; scores of; decades
Sunday; day (of the month); counter for days; Japan
calm; serene; tranquil; peaceful
container; receptacle; utensil; implement; calibre; talent
trying out a new sword or blade (originally on someone, but now on soaked straw targets)
judicial decision; judgement; judgment; sentence; decree
accused; defendant; prisoner at the bar
life imprisonment; imprisonment for life; indefinite imprisonment
lukewarm; tepid; half-hearted; vague; lenient; mild
flower; blossom; cherry blossom; beauty; blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms); ikebana; hanafuda
children's story; fairy tale
cruel; merciless; atrocious; pitiful; tragic; horrible
to receive divine punishment
(talent) scout; recruiter; scouting; headhunting; Boy Scouts; Girl Scouts
looking for something; searching for something; object being sought
negotiations; discussions; connection
Mary (mother of Jesus); the Virgin Mary; Mary (of Magdala); Mary Magdalene
right under; directly below