Japanese apricot (Prunus mume); Japanese plum; ume; lowest (of a three-tier ranking system)
to garnish; to accompany (as a card does a gift); to add to as support; to prop up; to accompany (as an aid, guide, translator, etc.); (arch.) to mimic
as one wishes; the way one wants; to one's satisfaction
in name only; titular; nominal
cicada; locust; small-sized pulley
cast-off skin (snake, insect, etc.); husk; empty shell; exuvia; exuviae
rock; boulder; crag; cliff; anchor
to grow; to spring up; to sprout; to cut (teeth)
to meet (wishes, expectations, etc.); to satisfy; to accompany; to go with; to associate with (someone); to mix with
thin; pale; light; watery; thin; weak (taste, etc.); little (affection, etc.) not much (of a presence)
to smash; to crush; to shut down; to put out of business; to wreck; to break; to butcher
to take measures (in face of events being anticipated); to come to an agreement (in bargaining, etc.); to strike a bargain; to clap one's hands together
one large ...; a great ...
influence; power; might; strength; potency; force
implementation (e.g. of a system); materialization; materialisation; realization; realisation; actualization
to turn one's hand to; to reach out one's hand; to get involved in; to make a move on; to strike; to beat
with these words; while saying
dispute; strife; quarrel; dissension; conflict; rivalry
argument; discussion; theory (e.g. of evolution); doctrine; essay; treatise
unity; consolidation; uniformity; unification; compatible
understanding; comprehension; appreciation; sympathy
sake cup; small deep porcelain bowl for serving food
to accomplish; to finish; to carry through; to follow through
close associate; close aide; brains-truster
another; one more; not quite; not very good; lacking
to be crowded; to be packed; to be complex; to go into; to put into; to do intently
to spread rumors; to spread rumours
outrageous lie; outright lie
courage; bravery; pluck; nerve; grit; guts
hah (derisively); pooh; pfft (of something disappearing); poof; huff; puff
to collect (debts); to dun; to appoint; to promote; to emphasize; to focus on
to cool down; to get cold; to cool off (excitement, temper, etc.); to subside; to be cold (eyes, expression, etc.); to be composed
to warm oneself; to sun oneself; to warm up; to get warm
choking; suffocating; stifling; oppressive; heavy
(I) think (that); (I) have a feeling (that); (I) fancy (that)
changing clothes; change of clothes
I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal
intention; wish; purpose; mind (to do)