non-fruit-bearing flower; something that is flashy with no content
netsuke; carved toggle used to tether a small container to the sash of a robe
press release; announcement
to suspend from; to be suspended (from)
to be given up; to be discontinued
sword battle (staged for television, etc.); sword fight
how many times; how often
picturesque (scenery); unspoilt; beautiful
gallant; brave; imposing; awe-inspiring; severe; biting
fall; decline; string apron; ornamental cords hanging from the front of a sumo wrestler's belt; food offering to the gods; leftovers
what; what sort of thing; everything; anything; what (on earth)?; what's the meaning of this ...?
to take a breather; to take a rest; to take a break
to let go of; to release; to part with (e.g. a possession); to relinquish; to send away (e.g. one's child); to let go
article specially made to order; made-to-measure (custom-made) article
strong arm; stout arm; ability to carry out a difficult job; capable person
isomorphism; same shape; same type; same pattern
to become desperate; to give in to despair
inn; tavern; basket used by travellers to carry food and other supplies; basket used by travellers to carry horse fodder
to be steamed (properly, e.g. rice); to be stuffy; to grow musty; to get close
scene of the crime (offense, offence)
as a child; when one was a child; childhood
order; command; life; destiny; fate
mountainous region; mountainous district; hilly district