to surround; to encircle; to besiege; to lay siege to; to play (go, shogi, etc.)
riding; ride; spread (of paints); -seater (e.g. two-seater); (getting into the) mood; (entering into the) spirit
operation (of a machine, etc.); operating; driving; working (capital, etc.)
bachelorhood; single; unmarried; celibate
elder brother; one's senior; older man; man older than oneself
to cuddle; to comfort; to rock; to soothe; to dandle; to humor
to board; to embark on; to get into (a car); to march into; to enter
passenger seat; assistant driver's seat
back seat (of a car); rear seat
to deliver; to forward; to send; to report; to notify; to file notice (to the authorities)
to hide; to keep to oneself
graduation ceremony; commencement
friendship; fellowship; camaraderie
commemoration; celebration; honoring the memory of something; turning something into a memento; memory
marriage ceremony; wedding; nuptials
once; before; formerly; never yet; never before; first time
another meeting; meeting again; reunion
to dig up; to unearth; to uncover
to become rusted together; to become rusted shut; to rust; to become (completely) rusty; to become rusty (of a skill or ability); to become less effective
scissors; shears; clippers; hole punch
nursery school teacher; childcare worker
prediction; prophecy; prognostication
palanquin set with jewels; money and social status gained by marrying a rich and powerful man
advance (into a new market or stage of progress); launching (a new career or venture); expanding (into a new market); stepping forward; emerging
(medical) doctor; physician
brat; kid; urchin; preta; hungry ghost
bromide; publicity photograph of a movie star, entertainer, etc.
yearning; longing; aspiration; adoration; admiration
absurd; foolish; stupid; silly; nonsense; ludicrous
store; shop; establishment; restaurant
comical (story, song); comic; the comedy business (rakugo, manzai, etc.); something laughable
each time; always; often; thank you for your continued patronage