a quiet (natural) setting
hair restoration; new hair growth
rolled Japanese-style omelette
inquisitively; pryingly; nosily; thoroughly; persistently; through-and-through
summarization; summarisation; epitome
environmentally friendly; eco-friendly
three-times-three exchange of nuptial cups
fundamental form; basic form; basic pattern; basic model; basic type; prototype
to knead well; to polish; to refine
bold; daring; dauntless; intrepid; stout-hearted
opening; beginning; commencement
learning from observing others
curry manjū; steamed yeast bun with a curry sauce filling
past days; bygone days; days of yore; while still alive; during one's lifetime
fried prawns; fried shrimp
isolated island; outlying island; leaving an island
to be done; to be practiced; to be practised; to take place; to be held; to be prevalent
on the least pretext; at the drop of a hat
(at) any time; always; at all times; whenever
to stay at (e.g. hotel); to be docked; to be berthed; to be moored
at that (very) moment; just then
squatting (usu. with elbows on knees)
beauty and fortune seldom go together; the beautiful die young
decorated cake; fancy cake
good-natured; of good character
immediate (effect, result, etc.); instant; instantaneous; prompt
mark of liveliness; sign of activity
extremely cold feeling that makes one feel numb; sharp pain that is almost numbing; heartrending; touching the heart
(made of) stone; stone-built
to think something over and over; to rack one's brains; to be at a loss
(verbal) message; sending word; (arch.) excuse; (arch.) pretext
to compare (e.g. notes); to exchange (e.g. views, opinions)