to give one's first cry (of a newborn baby); to be born; to come into being; to be formed
interval; period of time; among; between; good opportunity; chance
milk; breast; loop; decorative bump (on a hanging bell)
to cuddle; to comfort; to rock; to soothe; to dandle; to humor
to see; to witness; to observe; to catch sight of; to get a glimpse of; to encounter
tear gland; lacrimal gland
gently sloping; gentle; gradual; smooth (process); gentle (e.g. tone of voice); slow (e.g. growth)
year-end and New Year holidays (e.g. from December 29 to January 3)
major cleanup; spring cleaning
collection (of art, stamps, etc.); collecting; collection (i.e. a range of new clothes); fashion show
(small) stone; rock; pebble
treasure; treasured item; prized possession
homecoming; returning home
division; splitting; sharing; distribution; draw; tie
disposal; throwing away; dealing with (a problem); measure; punishment; penalty
mochi; small rice cake made from glutinous rice
to give up (an idea or plan); to abandon; to refrain from (doing); to change one's mind
photography; taking photographs
conte; short story; tale; comedy sketch; skit
judgement; judgment; decision; ruling; finding; adjudication
(an) unknown; unknown number; variable; unknown quantity; not yet known
whichever one chooses; either way
large part; greater part; people in general; general public; mostly; for the most part
to run; to dash; to gallop (on horseback); to canter; (arch.) to advance (against one's enemy); (arch.) to charge (on horseback)
mochi; small rice cake made from glutinous rice
greeting the New Year (on New Year's Eve); welcoming the New Year
happy family circle; sitting in a family circle and enjoying conversation; harmony in a family
near; close; beside; attendant; retainer; vassal
buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum); soba; Japanese buckwheat noodles; Chinese-style wheat noodles
(telephone) call; ring (of a telephone); shout; call; call; call loan (e.g. 30-day call)
sleeping; feeling sleepy; beddy-bye
tune; tone; vein; mood; condition; state of health
laconic; of few words; reticent; quiet
to pour drinks for each other; to drink together
dizzying (speed, changes, etc.); rapid; drastic; bewildering; hectic; bustling (e.g. world)
mochi; small rice cake made from glutinous rice
springy (texture); doughy; elastic
surface; face (i.e. the visible side of an object); front (of a building, etc.); obverse side (i.e. "head") of a coin; outside; exterior; appearance
tranquil; calm; restful; peaceful; quiet