ear (of a cereal plant); head; point (of a brush, spear, etc.); tip; crest (of a wave); scion (in grafting)
to bear; to stand; to support; to withstand; to be fit for; to be equal to
children's story; fairy tale
whole party to a plot; whole gang; fellow conspirators
each time; always; often; thank you for your continued patronage
windings; meanderings; complications; twists and turns
to pass; to elapse; to pass through; to go through; to experience; to go through
reputation; public opinion
desperate measure; last-ditch effort
after; post; ex-; after the fact; ex post
to consider (all the circumstances); to bear (a number of things) in mind
rich (in flavor, color, smell, etc.); thick; very likely; highly possible; passionate; hot
to cheer up; to be stirred up; to be encouraged (by); to be in high spirits
watching (esp. during an emergency); being on alert; guard; watchmen
paper patch; paper backing; poster; sticker; label
government office; government agency; authorities
suspension of business; temporary closure (of a store, school, etc.); shutdown; holiday
backdoor; rear entrance; rear exit; unauthorized; illicit; illegal
pursuit (of a fleeing enemy); chase
secret intention; ulterior motive; kanji "heart" radical at bottom
no matter how much time passes
unity; coherence; consistency; settlement; conclusion; completion
to make a thundering sound; to make roar
announcement; presentation; demonstration; displaying; showing; introducing
to be unable to do; to find something difficult to do
(your) words; what you say; what you have said; a few words (of welcome, advice, etc.)
in accordance with; according to
beforehand; in advance; previously
presence; appearance; attendance; visit; going out
to attract; to draw near; to charm; to attract; to have a convulsion
to stop; to abort; to discontinue; to close
elegant; refined; polished; high-quality goods; first-class article