extremely cold feeling that makes one feel numb; sharp pain that is almost numbing; heartrending; touching the heart
first anniversary of a person's death
Wagyu beef; Japanese beef
to win the prize; to win the ring
debut work; one's first work
being once divorced; one-time divorcee; (lit.) one x mark (i.e. one name struck from the family register)
yuzu (Citrus ichangensis x C. reticulata)
(short) rest; breather; break
do-or-die game; crucial contest
wearing one's hair in braids
new (musical) composition; new piece; new song
chance encounter (worth treasuring); a connection made with another person by chance
to demolish; to tear down; to pull down
once in a lifetime; the first and last occurrence (event, experience) of one's lifetime
composition; setting (of music)
shutting tightly; making airtight; sealing hermetically
to bake; to plate; to print; to burn into one's memory; to sear into one's consciousness
to strain or exert oneself; to go all out
cool breeze; cool air; refreshing coolness
demonstration; protest; (giving a) demo; demonstration; presentation
editor (in publishing, etc.)
wisdom; jnana (higher knowledge)
prosperity; flourishing; thriving
reckless; daredevil; frantic; foolhardy
to be palatable; to suit one's taste
closing up shop (for the day); stopping business; going out of business
flavour; flavor; taste; charm; appeal; interest
to hear; to be told; to know; to receive (order); to undertake; to comply
to get (a joke or explanation); to strike home; to click; to know intuitively
empty; void; vain; fruitless; lifeless
to like; to prefer; to be pleased by
bunch of flowers; bouquet
(one's) inner voice; voice of one's heart; what one really thinks
to persuade; to coax; to solicit; to seduce; to make advances; to make a play
recollection; retrospection; reflection; reminiscence
previous generation (e.g. one's parents); family predecessor; predecessor; previous age