vivid; bright; brilliant; skillful; skilful; adroit
red; crimson; red-containing colour (e.g. brown, pink, orange); Red (i.e. communist); red light (traffic); red ink (i.e. in finance or proof-reading); (in) the red
to change color (of leaves in autumn); to turn red; to ripen (and change color); to become sexually aware; to reach puberty
Metropolis (of Tokyo); (Tokyo) Metropolitan District; counter for cities and towns; capital
(way of) life; lifestyle; living; life circumstances; livelihood; day-to-day life
to meet (someone of higher status); (arch.) to be recognized (esp. by someone of higher status); (arch.) to be visible; (arch.) to be seen
tone (of voice); manner of talking
the more ... the more ...; as; (arch.) while; (arch.) during; (arch.) because; (arch.) since
well-bred; of good upbringing
so; like this; in this way; this much; to this extent
deep (hole, forest, snow, etc.); dense (e.g. fog); thick (e.g. weeds, woods); close (e.g. relationship); deep (involvement); intense (e.g. longing, flavor); severe
deep in the mountains; mountain recesses
to make one's way into; to push one's way into; to force one's way though; to push through
for the first time; only after ... is it ...; only when ... do you ...; first time; (one's) first
assistance; support; subsidy; supplement; spotting (in weight training)
severe; harsh; hard; cruel; rigorous
distance; journey; itinerary; path (e.g. to one's goal); way; process
sure; no mistaking it; for certain; without doubt
to lead; to spearhead (a group); to command (troops)
fatigue; weariness; exhaustion; fatigue (of metal, etc.)
to float; to set afloat; to show on one's face (smile, sadness, etc.); to recall; to call to mind
to be clear (of a sight, sound, colour, etc.); to be bright; to be clear-headed; to be alert; to look upbeat; to be perky; to master (a skill)
alright; all right; right on; looking good; OK; okay
how; in what way; how about; questionable
I wonder; should I?; is it?; I wish that; I hope that
early; a little earlier than usual; a little faster than usual; slightly quicker
to get used to; to grow accustomed to; to become skilled in; to become experienced at; to become tame; to become domesticated
in the mountains; among the mountains
good; OK; all right; fine; very well; will do
party; group; troop; one act; one action; one deed
rest; break; recess; intermission
to anticipate; to foresee
moving forward (e.g. plans); acceleration (e.g. of payment schedule); front-loading
action; conduct; behaviour; behavior; mobilization; mobilisation
taciturn; reticent; quiet; silent; untalkative
first of all; to begin with; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
piece(s) of firewood (esp. chopped or split from logs); kindling (twigs, branches, etc.); firewood
supply; provision; raising; procurement
your Excellency; his Excellency; her Excellency
to be absent; to take a day off; to rest; to have a break; to go to bed; to (lie down to) sleep
stone; rock; jewel; precious stone; flint (in a lighter); (round) game piece
kamado; traditional Japanese wood or charcoal-fueled cook stove; household; family
hilt (of a sword); haft (of a dagger); handle; handgrip
each; (arch.) you (plural)
faithful; devoted; loyal; honest; true