memorization; memorisation; learning by heart
grand; heroic; sublime; fierce
comprehension; understanding; enlightenment; spiritual awakening; satori
to dig your own grave; to bring calamity upon oneself; to put your foot in it
could result in (something undesirable); might end up (doing, happening); run the risk of
reduction by half; halving
to memorize; to memorise; to recite from memory
to stamp one's feet (in frustration, impatience, etc.)
loyalty; allegiance; fidelity
great speed; recklessly fast speed
individual; one by one; separate; each
to stoop; to bend (e.g. one's knees)
each and every person (saying); one and all; unanimously; in unison; separately; individually
to make sure of; to assure oneself of; to see with one's own eyes; to ascertain
putting an end to; bringing to a close; person who opens and closes the curtains (in a theatre)
(jumping) nimbly; light-footed; boing; used at sentence end to affect cuteness
stomach and intestines; gastrointestinal tract; digestive organs
borrowing without returning
dream within a dream; (beyond) one's wildest dreams; entirely unrealizable dream; pie in the sky
when it comes to; concerning (an area of expertise)
abruptly (rising); slowly (rising); plump; rotund
private; personal life; (one's) privacy
torrent; rapid stream; violently rushing stream
to be boiled; to be cooked
conical hat (East-Asian style); coolie hat; something shaped like a conical hat or an umbrella; shade (of a lamp); mushroom cap
tuft (of hair, threads, etc.); fringe; bunch (of grapes, bananas, etc.); cluster (of flowers); segment (of a tangerine, etc.); section
nutriment; wholesome; savoriness; savouriness; rich food; nourishment
high and low (social standing)
flavour; flavor; taste; charm; appeal; interest
to bite; to sink one's teeth into; to nip
foxes and tanuki; sly fellow; deceiver
muscle stiffness (esp. in shoulders)
the New Year begins; the New Year starts
combination; assortment (of goods); assorted basket or box (e.g. of chocolates)