high class; high grade; high rank; seniority
suddenly; at once; considerably; very much; firmly; with an effort
to bend oneself forward (esp. in curiosity or excitement); to hang out (e.g. over a balcony)
origami; art of paper folding; hallmark; certificate of authenticity
he; she; samurai's attendant (in a var. of origami); type of popular song accompanied by dance from the Edo period
no sooner ... than ...; hardly ... when ...; as soon as
terrible; dreadful; terrifying; surprising; startling; tremendous
to build up; to complete; to construct; to make up; to fabricate; to invent
rough (estimate, outline, etc.); broad; general; generous; openhanded
shape; appearance; collateral; obverse of an old "zeni" coin
prefabricated; knockdown; demountable (e.g. motor); flatpack (furniture)
origami; art of paper folding; hallmark; certificate of authenticity
fold; crease; pleat; manners; courtesy; responsible behavior (behaviour)
result; effect; performance; workmanship; execution; shape and quality (of an article)
to stick into (of something with a sharp point); to prick; to pierce; to resonate emotionally; to move
skillful; skilled; proficient; flattery
worry; care; concern; ennui; boredom
freebie (e.g. with a purchase); something additional; price reduction; discount; exaggeration
happiness; good fortune; luck; blessing
a piece; a scrap; a fragment; iota; modicum; trace
doubt; question; uncertainty; skepticism; scepticism; suspicion
to hang; to suspend; to hang oneself; to hoist an opponent off of his feet by his loincloth; to turn upwards (as if being pulled); to be slanted (of eyes)
feeling of happiness; sense of well-being; euphoria
role; assignment; position (of responsibility); post; part (in a play, film, etc.); role
to act (a part); to play (a role); to perform (a play, etc.); to put on (a production); to commit (a blunder); to disgrace oneself
spring; springtime; New Year; prime (of life); height (of one's prosperity); adolescence
inexpensive; cheap; easy; simple
suddenly (appear, stick out); abruptly; unexpectedly; (stand) still and expressionless; imposingly
to put out one's hand; to extend one's arm; to reach (for); to try one's hand at (something new)
to present; to submit; to tender; to hold out
to loosen; to slacken; to relax (attention, efforts, etc.); to let down (one's guard); to relax (a rule); to ease (e.g. restrictions)
to be taught; to learn; to take lessons in
crane (any bird of the family Gruidae, esp. the red-crowned crane, Grus japonensis)
to break; to be broken; to be folded; to give in; to back down; to turn (a corner)
bowstring; string (of shamisen, guitar, violin, etc.); bail (arched pot handle); diagonal levelling wire across the top of a masu
requital of a favour (favor); repayment (of an obligation, kindness, etc.)
not quite (right); not very good; somewhat (lacking)
rather; better; instead; if anything
looking like (someone); taking after (either of one's parents)
return gift; return favour (favor); revenge; change (in a cash transaction)