flight from one's country; seeking asylum; defection; emigration (for political reasons); (going into) exile; becoming a (political) refugee
to be beneficial (to); to do (a person) good
sleeve; wing (of a stage, desk, gate, etc.)
to find out the truth; to ascertain; to clarify; to confirm; to verify
to be bad for health; to affect one's health
to give; to offer; to lift up; to hold up; to raise
party; group; troop; one act; one action; one deed
unpleasant; awkward; embarrassing; uneasy
mutually; with each other; reciprocally; together; both
intimate friend; close friend; bosom buddy; chum
house across the street; neighbor across the street
seat; place; position; status; gathering; party; stand
party; banquet; reception; feast; dinner
reserve; spare; treasured; valued; (ace) up one's sleeve; trump
health; healthy; sound; fit
to congratulate; to celebrate
uncertain; doubtful; unreliable; unsteady; unclear; vague
feast; treating (someone); to treat (someone, e.g. to a meal)
with a whack; with a thump; openmouthed; with one's mouth wide-open; vacantly; blankly
O-Bon; Obon; Bon Festival; tray
water-resistant; waterproof
obi; kimono sash; paper wrapper on books, CDs, etc.; band; belt; cingulum
conveyor belt; belt conveyor
factory worker; craftsman; artisan
manufacturing; processing; treatment; machining
manufactured goods; finished goods; product
belt (waist, seat, etc.); strap; belt; zone; drive belt; machine belt
to carry; to transport; to come; to go; to wield (a tool, etc.); to use
century; hundred years; (fig.) a long time
keenly; deeply; calmly; quietly; fixedly (e.g. gazing, staring)
in turns; in series; in number order; by rotation
bowl; vessel; container; ability; capacity; calibre
to congratulate; to celebrate
cheers; bottoms-up; toast; drink (in celebration or in honor of something); drinking one's glass dry
congratulations!; well done!; best wishes!; all the best!
sake cup; cup for alcoholic beverages