to bloom; to blossom; to become lively (esp. of conversation); to become animated; to experience a golden age
if it's going to be that way, then ...; if given the choice; if possible; if anything
terrible luck; very bad luck
bad luck; bad fortune; evil; wickedness
end; tip; end (of the year, month, etc.); close; youngest child; descendants; offspring
to lose (something); to mislay; to get rid of; to eliminate; to remove
wish; dream; prayer; one's desire
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it,...; I mean
subtle; delicate; difficult; complex; doubtful; questionable
to fold (clothes, umbrella); to close (a shop, business); to vacate
writing; composition; essay; sentence
ancient writing (i.e. Edo-period or older); classical literature; ancient Chinese character (pre-Qin period)
smoothly; easily; readily
satisfaction; pride; one's strong point; one's forte; regular customer; regular client
English writing; English sentence; English text; English literature; English lit
which (of three or more); well; now; c'mon
drop-by-drop; dripping; dribbling; incessantly (esp. speaking, e.g. complaints, compliments); in great profusion
moving (dwelling, office, etc.); changing residence
the treasure that is children; child
declining birth rates; decrease in the number of children
effort; exertion; endeavour; endeavor; hard work; striving
fulfillment; fulfilment; realization; realisation; completion
every day; daily; day after day; days (e.g. good old days)
concentration; diligence; asceticism; zeal in one's quest for enlightenment; adherence to a vegetarian diet
to follow another's example
branch; bough; limb; twig; sprig; spray
to fasten (something or someone) to; to tie (to); to fix; to bind
to bloom; to flower; to blossom; to open
(ceremonial) arrow used to drive off evil
safety (well-being) of one's family; peace and prosperity in the household
health; healthy; sound; fit
exorcism; ceremonial cleansing from evil influence
easy delivery; easy childbirth; safe birth
traffic safety; driving safety; road safety
people; men and women; each person; everybody
God; god; ace; king; superior person
various; varied; diverse; all sorts of
to have troubles; to have concerns
votive picture (originally of horse)
symbol used as a placeholder (either because a number of other words could be used in that position, or because of censorship); certain; unnamed; undisclosed
to grant (request, wish); to answer (prayer); to fulfill (conditions); to meet (requirements)
visit (to a shrine, grave, etc.); worship
in terms of both ... and ...; from the perspective of ... as well as ...; whether it be ... or ...