gradually (progress into a state); in sequence; in order; in turn
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
to fall into someone's hands; to pass into another's possession
transgender; transgender person
comprehensive; composite; all-embracing
to lock up; to shut up; to imprison
brightness; brilliance; brilliancy; radiance; glitter
to overflow; to brim over; to flood
Higuchi Ichiyou (1872-1896)
to advance; to go forward; to precede; to go ahead (of); to make progress; to improve; to deepen
genuine; real; full-scale; full-blown; full-fledged; professional
as a child; when one was a child; childhood
mother's side of family; maternal (grandfather, uncle, etc.)
war; fighting; fierce competition
housework; domestic chores; family affairs; household matters
to manage (all by oneself); to control; to run; to take charge of
to come along; to come around; to turn up; to arrive at the present; to get where one is; to have been doing something (for a period of time)
coordinate; co-ordinate; matching (e.g. clothes, accessories, furniture, colours); coordinated outfit (clothes and accessories); ensemble; coordinates (items of clothing, furniture, etc. designed to be used together)
decorum; propriety; politeness
university student; college student
older brother; elder brother
duty; sense of duty; honor; in-law; relation by marriage
clothing (e.g. kimono) decorated with one's family crest
to place both hands on the ground (to express respect, apology or to present a request)
to present; to submit; to tender; to hold out
to perceive; to sense; to understand; to comprehend; to attain enlightenment
core; heart (of the matter); point; crux; kernel
flexibility; pliability; softness; elasticity
grandfather; old man; kyogen mask used for the role of an old man
disparity of wealth; wealth inequality; social inequality
close (e.g. friend); familiar; familiar (e.g. story); well-known (to one); close (relatives); closely related
one's sister-in-law; stepsister (elder)
private tutor; coach; governess
altitude; height; elevation; high-degree; high-grade; advanced
sense; idea; desire; concern; attention; care
male-female relationships; relations between the sexes; sexual relations