umbrella polypore sclerotium (used as a diuretic, antipyretic, and antitussive in traditional Chinese medicine)
dyeing with vegetable dyes
travel to relieve heartbreak; sentimental journey
much-discussed work (book, film, etc.)
clothes (esp. Western clothes); counter for doses of medicine, gulps of tea, drags of a cigarette, etc.
to put an end (to); to close the books (on)
fingerprint recognition; fingerprint authentication
world-class; (of) high global reputation
ex-husband; former husband
sharing a room, flat, apartment, or house (with roommates, flatmates, etc.)
period; dot character; period (era, amount of time); period
to shade an account; to add something extra
brown bear (Ursus arctos)
waterfall; (arch.) rapids
finding oneself; self-discovery; journey of self-discovery; search for self
being once divorced; one-time divorcee; (lit.) one x mark (i.e. one name struck from the family register)
Naniwa (former name for Osaka region)
stomach and intestines; gastrointestinal tract; digestive organs
komi; extra points given to the white player as compensation for playing second (in go)
unable to contain oneself; itching to do something; cannot sit still
travelling alone; solitary journey
to take down in notes (meeting minutes, etc.); to apply (concepts, ideas, etc. to specific processes or methods); to drop into something (e.g. a bag); to entice; to lure
cliff edge; edge of a precipice; perilous position; critical moment; brink
ESPer; one who has ESP (extrasensory perception)
serve; serving (e.g. of food)
to take another good look at; to reconsider; to analyze; to reexamine
stoic; stoical; self-disciplined; abstemious; Stoic (philosopher)
hazy; dim; faint; minced fish or meat that is seasoned and fried
major subject; special study
to muster (e.g. one's courage); to call forth; to rouse up; to be enlivened; to be invigorated
former girlfriend; ex-girlfriend
real estate agent; realtor
heartbreak; grief; sorrow
to think constantly about; to dwell on
searching for a marriage partner; marriage hunting; activities leading to marriage (e.g. dating, courtship)