ikebana; Japanese art of flower arrangement
somewhat large; of a larger size; on the large side; large swing (bat, racquet, etc.); long sweeping stroke
single flower; one wheel; full moon
complex; complicated; intricate; mixed (feelings)
unfortunately; sorry, but ...
separate case; another matter; different matter; another project
night travel; walking around at night; night train; nightly procession of monsters, spirits, etc.
meeting; assembly; party; society; association; club
all sides; the four cardinal directions and the four ordinal directions; large hanging paper lantern
to meet; to assemble; to congregate
meeting; assembly; gathering; congregation; convention; rally
to make light of; to ignore; to slight
gathering; meeting; assembly; collection; attendance
title (e.g. Doctor, Professor, Lord); job title; position (in a company); degree; status; rank
eight; eight years of age; two o'clock (old time system)
itself; one's own body; oneself; originally; naturally
stronghold; inner citadel; base; headquarters
to play a role; to serve a function; to play a part
engine; agency; organisation; system; facility
to carry on one's shoulder; to shoulder; to bear; to bear (a burden, responsibility, etc.); to take upon oneself
call; summons; convening; convocation
attendance; presence; appearance
leaving as is; leaving alone; leaving unattended; neglecting; abandoning
overprotective; excessive care; overprotection; overprotectiveness
stupid; foolish; idiotic; fool; idiot; blockhead
to speak; to say; to vocalize
scissors; shears; clippers; hole punch
shock (emotional); shock (physical); impact; crisis (esp. financial); event that rattles the markets; (circulatory) shock
to age; to grow old (esp. in appearance); to show marks of age
now (when it is already much too late); at this stage; afresh; anew; again
old age; ageing; aging; old person; the elderly; the aged
to wound; to injure; to hurt someone's feelings (pride, etc.); to damage; to chip
pain; agony; suffering; distress; torment
serves you right!; see what happens!
to put back; to return; to vomit; to throw up; to recover (of a market price)
straightforwardly; readily; without hesitation
messenger; envoy; emissary
unexpectedly; surprisingly; unexpected; unanticipated; unforeseen
to choose; to select; to pick (out)
intention; wish; purpose; mind (to do)
careful; cautious; prudent; discreet; deliberate
danger; peril; hazard; risk
bride; (one's) daughter-in-law; wife
gloomy (e.g. mood); depressing; irritating; troublesome; heavy (weather); cloudy
to cause trouble (for someone); to annoy; to bother; to inconvenience