exchange (e.g. cultural); interchange; interaction; alternating current; AC
to overcome (opposition); to push past; to force one's way; to press and cut
as expected; as predicted
even if; no matter (what); if; though; although; supposing
clearly; plainly; distinctly; to be clear; to be definite; to be certain
emotional scars; mental trauma
to be opposite; to face each other; to confront (an issue); to face
by the way; in this connection; incidentally; in passing
vague; ambiguous; shady; disreputable; fuzzy
great success; huge success
new work; new production; new composition; new creation; new title
confections; sweets; candy; cake
exaggerated; overdone; overblown; hyperbolic; bombastic; grandiose
tree stump; stubble (rice, etc.)
charge; rush; dash; assault; attack
busy; occupied; hectic; restless; hurried; fidgety
festival; feast; carnival; matsuri
to begin; to start; to happen (again); to begin (anew); to date (from); to originate (in)
5th day of the month; five days
interval; period of time; among; between; good opportunity; chance
main festival; main day of a festival
many; much; majority (of); greater part (of); mostly; mainly
when it becomes; when it comes to
quarrel; brawl; fight; squabble; scuffle; argument
arbitration; intercession; mediation
trouble; bother; trouble; difficulty; care; attention
to pity; to sympathize with; to tend to (e.g. an injury); to care for; to appreciate; to recognize (someone's efforts)
instant; moment; for an instant
stiffening; rigidity; rigor; stiffness; ossification; petrification
but (still); and yet; nevertheless; even so; notwithstanding
pause; interval; distance; range; suitable time; appropriate opportunity
to stuff into; to jam; to shorten; to move closer together; to reduce (spending); to conserve; to focus intently on
grace (of God); benevolence (of Buddha); assistance; help; effects; influence
aromatic (roasted beans, roasted tea, etc.); fragrant (e.g. burning wood); pleasant-smelling; savory-smelling (e.g. barbecued meat); savoury; appetizing
uncomfortable feeling; feeling out of place; sense of discomfort; malaise; physical unease
dainty; delicate (e.g. fingers); fine; sensitive; delicate (feelings, sense, etc.); subtle
brand name; trade name; product name
opening (one's mouth) wide; saying "aah"; crying loudly; wailing; bawling