to risk one's life (to do); to put one's life on the line; to step forward (to do); to give one's all
bonds (between people); (emotional) ties; relationship; tether; fetters
to strain; to stretch; to string up; to cover over (e.g. with tiles, ice, etc.)
one long straight object (e.g. strand of hair, beam of light, wisp of smoke); a single bloodline; earnest; resolute; (arch.) ordinary; (arch.) common
forest bathing; forest therapy; peaceful walk through the woods for health benefits
growth; development; one's early life; upbringing; personal history
choices; alternatives; options
needle; pin; hook; stinger; thorn; hand (e.g. clock, etc.); pointer
out-of-place; inappropriate; sticking out like a sore thumb
to be overawed; to be overpowered; to lose the mental battle
deer (esp. the sika deer, Cervus nippon); cervid
stuffing; mounting; stuffed animal
pot; jar; dice cup; depression; basin (e.g. of a waterfall); aim; what one wants
to decorate; to ornament; to display; to exhibit; to mark (e.g. the day with a victory); to adorn (e.g. the front page)
holiday house; vacation home; villa; prison; jail
fresh made; freshly baked; freshly roasted
O-Bon; Obon; Bon Festival; tray
porcelain (esp. soft-paste porcelain); china; chinaware; earthenware; pottery; ceramics
pot (esp. teapot, coffee-pot); vacuum bottle; thermos flask
to lie down; to stretch out; to lie ahead (of danger, difficulty, etc.); to lie in wait
strong-willed; strong of heart
to mellow; to become softened by maturity
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; I feel regretful; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
requital of a favour (favor); repayment (of an obligation, kindness, etc.)
dangling; hanging; suspended; pending; half done; in limbo
to enliven (e.g. a conversation); to animate; to engage in enthusiastically; to become successful and well known
ring finger; third finger; fourth finger (in piano-playing); fourth toe
by your leave; with your permission
boisterously; roughly; briskly
giant; woodsman; alpinist
beard (esp. on the chin); goatee
match (contest); to match with; to go well with
silent (esp. of the passing of the night); piercing (cold)
to ask; to inquire; to blame (someone) for; to accuse of; to care about; to regard as important
very; extremely; extreme; excessive; splendid; impressive