Chinese peony (Paeonia lactiflora)
Chinese parasol-tree (Firmiana simplex); Chinese-bottletree; Japanese varnishtree; phoenix-tree
daily routine; daily work; daily lesson
giant butterbur (Petasites japonicus); Japanese sweet coltsfoot
authority; expert; counter for messages, letters, notes, documents, etc.; understanding (esp. of male-female relations); tact; supernatural powers
being quick-eared; having sharp ears; being first to know about something
yeah, yeah; whatever; yes; sure; hello; giddy-up
the Tiger (third sign of the Chinese zodiac); hour of the Tiger (around 4am, 3-5am, or 4-6am); east-northeast; first month of the lunar calendar
the Sheep (eighth sign of the Chinese zodiac); the Ram; hour of the Sheep (around 2pm, 1-3pm, or 2-4pm); south-southwest; sixth month of the lunar calendar
madder (esp. Japanese madder, Rubia argyi); madder (red color)
sound of wind rustling through a crack; wheezing
to bring down (an animal, opponent, etc.); to kill; to shoot dead; to shoot down
fondly; admiringly; with fascination; with adoration; with enchantment
board; plank; sheet (of metal); plate (of glass); cutting board; chopping board
easily mixed up (e.g. similar words); easily mistaken; confusingly similar; misleading; equivocal; ambiguous
moving (to a new place); moving in; transfer (to a new school)
smooth; shiny; slippery; greasy; slurping (noodles)
being together; going together; matching (clothing); going together
direct unforked road; straight path
stick; club; cudgel; bludgeon
(kicking and) struggling; wriggling; floundering; to get into a panic; to make a fuss; to make a scene
practice; practising; exercises; manoeuvres; seminar (student debates, presentations, etc.); practicum
ball (for sport, games, etc.); kemari; type of football played by courtiers in ancient Japan
a minute; moment; an instant; stubborn; hot-headed
to feel like; to feel inclined to do
to empty; to vacate; to evacuate
party (political); person who is fond of; fan of
reserve; spare; treasured; valued; (ace) up one's sleeve; trump
mischief; prank; pastime; hobby; playing with (a lighter, etc.); fooling around with
to be caught in; to be stuck in; to stop by; to drop in for a short visit; to get mixed up in (trouble); to get entangled in (a problem); to fall for (a trick)
freebie (e.g. with a purchase); something additional; price reduction; discount; exaggeration
vital part (of the body); tender spot; key point; essential point; male crotch (as a target in fighting)