to branch; to fork; to separate; to split; to disperse; to scatter
ingredient; (raw) material; unprocessed timber; raw timber; subject matter; topic
management; (executive) staff; leaders; leadership; top brass; upper echelons
to be complete; to be all present; to be equal; to be uniform; to gather; to assemble
to look up at; to raise one's eyes; to look up to; to admire; to respect
in order to (e.g. meet goal); so that; take care (so as); hoping or wishing for something
to take the lead; to lead a group; to be in the vanguard
applicant; candidate; person interested in doing something; person wanting to do something; interested party; volunteer
to take (someone) with one; to bring along; to go with; to be accompanied by
to go; to come; to be defeated; to collapse; to be annoyed; to be nonplussed
don't you think?; indicates question
small build; small stature; petite; small pattern
to become thin; to lose weight; to reduce (one's) weight; to be barren; to be infertile; to be sterile
to get thin; to taper off
indeed; really; very; extremely; absolutely; certainly
to emit a voice; to emit a sound; to be able to speak
to open one's mouth (to talk); to (start to) tell
How do you do?; I am glad to meet you
please; somehow or other; one way or another
member; participant; attendee; lineup (sport)
whispering; subdued; murmuring; dry and tasteless
to catch (someone's words); to make out; to follow; to ask about (a situation, circumstances, etc.); to inquire
difficult to ...; hard to ...
to be handed down; to be introduced; to be transmitted; to be circulated; to go along; to walk along
eyes sparkling; with shining eyes; for one's eyes to gleam
lower back; waist; hips; body (of hair, noodle, paper, etc.); resilience; spring
to stop walking; to pause
work; labor; achievement; performance; salary; income
lovely; dear; beloved; pitiable; pathetic; piteous
achievement; meritorious deed; distinguished service; contribution
ōzeki (second highest rank in sumo)
whereabouts; place; location; place where one belongs; where one fits in; place where one can be oneself
in a lively way; vividly; freshly; animatedly; actively; energetically
to be loyal to; to serve; to offer allegiance