memories; recollections; reminiscence
space; air; midair; (from) memory; (by) heart
belonging to (a group, organization, etc.); affiliation (with); being attached to; being under the control of
to refuse; to reject; to decline; to prevent (from doing); to deny (e.g. access); to block
independence; self-reliance; independence (e.g. of a nation); freedom; separation; isolation
self-government; autonomy; local (governmental) autonomy
meeting up; gathering; assembly; set
expectation; anticipation; purpose; intention; others' opinions of one; speculation
absurd; ridiculous; silly; ludicrous; nonsensical; asinine
(with a) click (e.g. camera shutter); (with a) snap
to snap one's fingers; to pop one's fingers; to crack one's knuckles
cross (for crucifixion); the Cross (of Christ)
to put up (a notice, sign, etc.); to hang out (e.g. a banner); to hold up high; to raise overhead; to tout (a principle, plan, etc.); to herald; to publish
going from door to door greeting relatives and friends; complimentary visit for the New Year
to hit; to expose; to apply (e.g. patch); to put on; to allot; to call on someone (e.g. in class); to guess (an answer)
right hand; right-hand side; right-hand direction; (on) the right
left hand; left-hand side; left-hand direction; (on) the left
to entrust (a matter) to; to leave to; to abandon oneself to (e.g. pleasure); to yield to (e.g. anger); to devote oneself to
complaint; grumbling; objection; phrase; words; expression
principal occupation; main job; professional; an expert; I (of a government official, etc.); me
pupil; student; schoolchild
to thrust (something) into (something); to cram; to plunge into; to charge into; to delve into (a matter); to go into depth; to press (someone) about
situation; (present) state of affairs; circumstances
to teach thoroughly; to instill (into); to instil; to inculcate; to drum (into); to drill (into)
thirst for blood; bloodlust; determination to kill
seeming; giving the appearance of; giving one the feeling of
atmosphere; mood; a certain air; presence; (Earth's) atmosphere
tiger (Panthera tigris); drunkard; drunk; sot
highway route (Edo period); main route
ryokan; traditional inn; Japanese-style lodging, usu. professionally-run
natural; understandable; reasonable; no wonder
to help; to assist; to aid; to contribute to; to be a factor in
(abstract) symbol; emblem; representation
you could say; you might say; verging on the
scary; frightening; eerie; dreadful
to cut and even up; to cut several pieces to the same size