classical elegance; antiquity
principle; theory; fundamental truth
Gothic (style); Gothic (typeface)
major subject; special study
heaven and earth; the universe; top and bottom; gods of heaven and earth
molester; groper; masher; pervert
to offer; to present; to serve (food and drink); to offer (to the gods); to set up (before an altar)
personal feelings; self-interest
faithful; devoted; loyal; honest; true
to tear up; to tear off; to rip up; to separate (e.g. a couple); to disrupt (a relationship)
good prospects; full of hope; promising
setback; deadlock; standstill; impasse; miscarriage
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper
(air) bubble (esp. in a liquid)
resentment; grudge; malice; matter for regret; regret
reproachful; hateful; bitter
cross-examination; close questioning; demanding an explanation
grounds (esp. of shrines and temples); compound; churchyard; precincts
crape myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica)
to bloom; to flower; to blossom; to open
outward appearance; apparent
strong-minded; strong-willed; having great willpower
bet; wager; stake; gamble
to give (someone) a treat; to be extravagant; to live luxuriously; to be proud; to be haughty
manuscript; version; draft
seventh day of the month; seven days
one flower; one wheel; (arch.) full moon
to get; to obtain; to come by; to find
contract; compact; agreement
to join (hands); to take (each other's hands); to scramble for; to struggle for; to pay attention to; to take notice of
interlude (in traditional Japanese music); chanting or clapping along (during a song or dance); interjection
impudent; shameless; brazen; forward; audacious; cheeky
will; volition; intention; intent; determination
defeat; loss; failing to live up to (one's name, looks, etc.); discount; loss (on a sale)
obstinate; stubborn; headstrong
to ask a question; to ask questions
how many people; a number of people
anyone; any person; whoever
(much) more than others; exceedingly; extremely; unusually
announcement; publication; presenting; statement; communique; making known