to clear; to make clear; to be unruffled; to look unconcerned; to look demure; to look prim
to encourage; to cheer; to raise (the voice)
(apparently) that's what it's like, isn't it
to go around; to return; to surround; to concern (usu. of disputes)
to be convinced (that); to be under the impression (that); to make up one's mind; to set one's heart on; to be obsessed (with a thought, idea, etc.); to think about obsessively
what did you just say (to me)?; what's that?
to be forward; to be impertinent
not necessarily; not entirely; not altogether
to be born again; to make a fresh start in life
special someone; special person; precious one; significant other
to meet fortuitously (e.g. running into an old friend); to meet by chance; to happen across
to scheme; to plan; to play a trick; to invent; to conspire; to frame up
receiving; reception; eating; drinking; please; please do for me
quiet and subdued in appearance; solemn; sad and depressed in manner; soft; gentle
to glide; to slide (e.g. on skis); to fail (an examination); to bomb (when telling a joke); to drop; to go down
to be disheartened; to lose heart; to be sprained; to be snapped; to be broken
just one person; only one
to support; to prop; to sustain; to hold at bay; to stem; to check
to cause; to induce; to bring about a result or state; to produce
gap; break; pause; interval; cut; incision
to run (of liquid); to spread; to blur; to blot; to ooze; to well up (of tears, etc.)
by all means; at all costs; absolutely
sobbing; weeping; fit of crying
tatami mat; Japanese straw floor coverings
Buddhist (household) altar
backlight (in photography, etc.); illumination (of the subject) from behind
to wear (sword, decoration, etc.); to carry; to be entrusted (e.g. with a mission); to take on; to have a trace of; to be tinged with
inheritance; something given or received
to glitter; to glisten; to sparkle; to twinkle; to glare; to gleam
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)
to talk about; to speak of; to recite; to chant; to indicate; to show
strong-willed; strong of heart
graduation ceremony; commencement
to make a speech; to address
honorable certificate; honourable certificate
pipe; tube; gun barrel; gun; cannon; well lining
to make someone realize (e.g. their mistake); to bring (something) home to someone; to teach someone a lesson
daughter; girl (i.e. a young, unmarried woman)