carrying out one's original intention
soft and fair goes far; willows are weak, yet they bind other wood
to wonder; to puzzle oneself about; to feel anxious about; to suspect; to doubt
independence; self-reliance
overeagerness; rashness; forward step-out
centre line; center line; central line
festival (esp. music, film, etc.)
level of comfort (of objects you sit on)
desk chair; office chair; computer chair
exquisite skill; wonderful performance
to allot; to allocate; to supply with; to furnish; to fit to; to fasten to
competition swimsuit; competition swimwear
sporty (esp. garments, accessories, etc.)
one point; stitched ornament; small needlepoint design; relief pitcher brought in to face one batter
pastel color; pastel colour
stepping stones; stone skipping; ducks and drakes
kombu (usu. Saccharina japonica); konbu; kelp; any edible species from the family Laminariaceae
starfish; sea star; asteroid; northern Pacific seastar (Asterias amurensis)
to be shut; to close; to be firm (of a body, face, etc.); to be well-knit; to be locked; to tighten
hammer; hopeless swimmer; complete beginner at swimming; someone who sinks like a stone
beach umbrella; beach parasol
first words said (e.g. when meeting someone); first thing out of one's mouth; first speech; inaugural address
lacking a plan; haphazard
confirmation; certification; ascertainment
to be certain of; to have faith in; to believe completely; to trust (someone completely)
fertilization; fertilisation; impregnation; pollination; insemination
irrefutable evidence; smoking gun; solid evidence; incontestable proof; dead giveaway
congratulations; felicitations; best wishes; longevity; long life