to regain one's footing; to get back on one's feet; to recover; (of the market) to improve
afterwards; at a later time; later on; after some time
carefully; closely; very; extremely; have no choice; cannot be helped
even; for starters; so; therefore; judging from; based on
ending; quitting; closing; ending before one had time to do something one wanted or intended to
knowledge; awareness; acceptance; consent; forgiving; pardoning
tanuki (Nyctereutes procyonoides); raccoon dog; sly dog; sly old fox; sly fox
luckily; blessedly; fortunately
tranquil; calm; restful; peaceful; quiet
fleeing from one's country; seeking asylum; defection; emigration (for political reasons); (going into) exile; becoming a (political) refugee
languid; weary; listless; melancholy
to stand still (for a while); to remain in one place; to stand alone (of a building, statue, tree, etc.); to stand quietly; to wander about; to loiter
number (in a series); (one's) turn; watch; guard; rank; standing; bout
guilty conscience; feelings of remorse
to live (on, by, etc.); to lead a life; to make a living; to earn a livelihood; to spend one's time (doing); to pass one's days (doing)
to rescue (someone); to save; to help (out of a difficulty); to save (spiritually); to redeem (from sin); to deliver (from suffering, distress, etc.)
competent; suitable; qualified
to make merry; to be festive
guidance; leadership; leading the way
head (of a household); proprietor (of a store); proprietress; (arch.) entertaining someone as one's guest
giving a royal welcome; extending every courtesy
hospitality; reception; treatment; (light) refreshment; entertaining with food and drink; treat
to make a fuss over; to pamper; to spoil; to indulge; to flatter (with attention)
to learn; to acquire knowledge; to carry; to wear (clothes, etc.); to put on
marriage ceremony; wedding
fight; dispute; feud; competition; contest; rivalry
wise; sensible; well-advised; intelligent; sagacious; prudent
to lend a hand; to give a hand; to help; to extend a helping hand
more than usual (usu. time)
to increase; to add to; to augment
to be tired of waiting; to wait impatiently
to come to like; to become fond of; to fall in love
no; nay; disagreement; objection; disapproval
not feeling like doing ...; having no mind to ...; being in no mood for ...; having no intention of ...
couple who only go through the motions of being husband and wife
close friendship; close friend; good friend; intimate relations; sexual intercourse; sex
married couple; husband and wife; man and wife
unfortunately; regrettably
by the way; in this connection; incidentally; in passing
image of a bride dressed in her wedding gown (wedding kimono, etc.)