streaming (of tears); pouring; pouring (of rain or sweat)
being once divorced; one-time divorcee; (lit.) one x mark (i.e. one name struck from the family register)
astringency; tartness; austere elegance; elegant simplicity; subdued style
adopted daughter; foster daughter
weak (constitution); sickly; feeble; in poor health
betrothal; wedding; marriage into a family; adoption
father-in-law; foster father; stepfather
asking; enquiring; searching; looking for
summoning; calling; riding; (high-quality) silk crepe (fabric)
to come; to go; to participate; to perform Zen meditation
first of all; at once; right away; for now; for the time being
to put a burden on; to tax (e.g. strength)
to work too hard; to try too hard; to strain oneself; to overdo it; to go too far
self-healing; spontaneous recovery
primary nursing care requirement authorization (a 5-level graded system under health insurance)
craftsman; skilled artisan
handle; grip; holder; person who holds
(walking) stick; cane; wand
at a young age; while still young
United Kingdom; Britain; Great Britain
comfort; consolation; diversion
pointed end; tip; point; forefront; vanguard; spearhead
to feel sorry (for, that); to regret (that); to feel pity; to sympathize
area; zone; (lit.) belt (of land)
mountain range; Lian Shan (Xia period method of Chinese divination)
direct unforked road; straight path
maintenance; servicing; putting in place; establishment; development
viewing platform; observation deck; observation platform
fall; tumble; spill; degradation; comedown; demotion
just as (each) one likes; as (each) one pleases; as (each) one prefers; (each) in one's own way