to spread one's roots (of a tree, etc.); to take root (of an ideology, etc.)
chitter; chatter; giggle; screeching; squealing
haori (Japanese formal coat)
obi; kimono sash; paper wrapper on books, CDs, etc.; band; belt; cingulum
as usual; as always; as before; as ever; still
evil spirit (that can possess people)
How do you do?; I am glad to meet you
certainly; without fail; right and wrong; pros and cons
spell; charm; incantation; magic word
green; emerald green; green color of new foliage; verdure
delightful; satisfying; gratifying; brisk; piquant
why; oh; no!; quit it!; stop!
trouble; bother; annoyance
narrow; tight; formal; stiff; constrained; uncomfortable
to break; to fracture; to fold; to bend; to make (origami); to interrupt
mum; mom; mummy; the missus
magic (illusion); conjuring; magic trick; conjuring trick; sleight of hand
grand; heroic; sublime; fierce
just as (each) one likes; as (each) one pleases; as (each) one prefers; (each) in one's own way
dear (old); fondly-remembered; beloved; missed; nostalgic
binding; regulation; limit; binding period (e.g. phone or broadband contract); minimum contract term
to burst open; to pop; to split
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
stubbornness; obstinacy; disposition; nature; appetite; desire
to get stuck with (some job); to end up with (something unpleasant)
reflection; reconsideration; introspection; regret; repentance; remorse
this world; this life; the free world (outside of prison, the army, red light district, etc.); this corrupt world; present world
indicates supposition; if ... then; when; (typically after someone's name) indicates exasperation
to do for (someone); to take in; to deceive; to hoodwink
saying something (to someone); greeting; approaching (someone)
at leisure; in a relaxed manner; in a carefree manner; quietly; peacefully
as if nothing had happened
to hold back (e.g. emotions); to rein in (e.g. a horse, unruly people); to get the better of; to control; to command
it's no joke; gimme a break!
to have (a) potential for ...; to have it in one to do
to go out of use; to become obsolete; to die out; to go out of fashion
to be born; to come into the world
complex; complicated; intricate; mixed (feelings)