to blaze; to burn brightly
flame; blaze; flames (of intense emotion, e.g. love, jealousy, anger); passion
face; visage; look; expression; honor; honour
entry (on stage); appearance (on screen); entrance; introduction (into a market)
formidable enemy; strong enemy; tough enemy
(a) little; somewhat; somehow
to look at again; to re-examine (policy, estimate, plan, etc.); to review; to get a better opinion of; to see in a more positive light; to improve
Japanese cedar (Cryptomeria japonica)
ago; since; before; previous
equal; equivalent; equals sign; equality sign; equals (as in "A equals B")
part; portion; amount; worth (as in "two days' worth"); one's means; one's place; one's duty
Matsuyama (city in Ehime)
ionization; ionisation; electrolytic dissociation
fixed number; quorum (for an assembly); constant; invariable; literal; fate
to stick; to paste; to stretch; to spread; to form (e.g. ice on a pond); to fill; to swell
really; truly; indeed; good grief
smiley (face made up of characters); emoticon
to become stiff (of muscles); to get absorbed in; to develop a passion for; to be elaborate; to be intricate
enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful
to buy; to purchase; to value; to have a high opinion; to stir; to provoke
to turn; to rotate; to pass around; to send around; to move (someone or something to where its needed); to send; to turn (to a new use)
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry
to turn back (e.g. half-way); to return; to go back; to recover (e.g. something lost); to be returned; to rebound
walnut (Juglans spp., esp. Juglans regia)
to be crushed; to be smashed; to become useless; to cease functioning; to go bankrupt; to go out of business
thank you for your hard work; good work; see you; goodbye; goodnight
modern times; the modern age; this day and age
resentment; grudge; malice; matter for regret; regret
to get tired; to tire; to become worn out (of a well-used object); (arch.) to starve
admiration; being impressed; admirable; praiseworthy; astonishment; being appalled
without; unacceptable; not alright; unsatisfactory
several weeks; a few weeks
hard to believe; fabulous; unbelievable; incredible
bustling; busy; crowded; lively (party, voices, etc.); loud; noisy