state of things; state of affairs; condition; situation; circumstances
periodic; regular; routine
appearing in unexpected places and at unexpected moments; elusive; phantom
explosion; detonation; eruption; eruption (of discontent, etc.); outburst; outpouring
time around sunset; early evening
toilet articles; makeup kit
at once; immediately; without delay; promptly
to be in high spirits; to be full of vigor (vigour); to be enthusiastic; to be eager; to stretch to breaking point
bathtub; boat with a bathtub rented to customers (Edo period)
public and private; official and personal; government and people
it's OK to ...; it's best to ...; it's alright to ...
ennui; languishing; feeling of exhaustion; lassitude; lethargy
ancillary; incidental; accompanying
obstacle; impediment; hindrance; handicap; impairment; disability
invalid; void; ineffective; unavailable
taking no notice (of); thinking nothing of; disregarding; not aware of; completely ignoring; being out of consideration
pomade; balm; perfumed oil
to be submerged; to be soaked; to be pickled; to be well seasoned; to be totally immersed (in a condition, e.g. laziness)
to soak into; to permeate; to penetrate
to envision how things will turn out (usu. unfortunate); to have foresight; to be able to see the future
reality; actuality; actual conditions; ultimate reality; absolute truth
to satisfy (conditions, one's appetite, etc.); to meet (e.g. demands); to fulfill; to fill (e.g. a cup); to pack; to supply
shiatsu; acupressure; form of Japanese finger-pressure therapy
recklessness; daredevilry; rashness; (arch.) long-lasting
bathing; to bathe; to take a bath; to enter a bath
charming; fascinating; enchanting; bewitching; beguiling; captivating
to give (as a gift); to present; to confer; to bestow; to award
to ascend; to go up; to ascend (as a natural process, e.g. the Sun); to rise; to go to (the capital); to be promoted; to add up to
dozens; scores of; decades
warm reception; cordial welcome; warm greeting
to steel oneself to; to brace oneself