independence; self-reliance; independence (e.g. of a nation); freedom; separation; isolation
shameless; brazen and unscrupulous
all; altogether; entirely; exactly like; just like; spitting image of
posing; modeling; modelling
adulterous partner (in a relationship); adulterous lover
numbskull; dimwit; idiot; fool; dope
someone (unspecified, but someone in particular); a certain person
pushing back one's opponent while locked in close quarters; having a tendency towards; being close to
reconciliation (with one's spouse, adopted child, etc.)
(coming to an) agreement; consent; mutual understanding; accord; consensus
precarious situation; precarious state
present (e.g. government, administration); current; existing
to coil about; to follow about; to surround; to cling to
simile; metaphor; allegory; parable
precise; accurate; appropriate; exactly the right
feelings; emotion; compassion; sympathy; passion; affection
vague; obscure; indistinct; hazy; ambiguous
to have meaning; to be meaningful
to omit; to leave out; to exclude; to curtail; to save; to cut down
seventh day of the month; seven days
neighbourhood; neighborhood; vicinity
bomb; alcohol with liquor added (esp. wine-based shōchū highball, also beer with whiskey)
nodding off (while sitting); dozing
difficult to understand; unintelligible; abstruse
manure; night soil; dung; something that will help one develop in the future
change; alteration; substitute; rate of exchange
to feel down; to feel sad; to be in a slump (business, economy, etc.); to be in an unfavourable condition; to fall into (e.g. a hole)
to rant and rave; to raise hell
(shout of) encouragement; cheering; rooting; support
to the best of one's meager ability; the little help one can be; though my help might not be worth much
help; assistance; service
to set out; to set sail; to embark on (a new venture); to set out (to achieve something); to begin to ride; to lean forward
troublesome matter; burden; difficult task; chore; hassle
trouble; bother; annoyance
index; index number; exponent (e.g. in floating-point representation); characteristic
late blooming (flower, talent); late flowering
cherry tree; cherry blossom; fake buyer; paid audience; hired applauder; horse meat
fresh; refreshing; invigorating; clear (e.g. voice); fluent; eloquent
viewing optimistically; thinking optimistically; taking an optimistic view; looking on the bright side
to cut apart (cloth, paper, etc.); to sever (ties); to break off (relationship); to cut off (enemy's retreat); to block (road, etc.)