leaf; blade (of grass); (pine) needle
troupe; theatrical company
middle and high school; medium and high (level)
field (for fruits, vegetables, etc.); cultivated land; field (of specialization); sphere; womb; birth
suddenly; in a flash; rapidly; attractive; distinguished; showy
glance; look; glimpse; complete view; bird's-eye view
to fall in love; to be in love; to be charmed with; to lose one's heart to
(apparently) that's what it's like, isn't it
to guide; to lead; to show the way; to derive; to deduce
to pull oneself together; to collect oneself (after a failure); to regain control (of oneself)
to ask a question; to ask questions
what would (you) do?; what to do about it
hot spring; mineral spring; salon offering beauty treatments, weight reduction, relaxation, etc.; spaghetti
to keep company; to listen to; to associate with; to play against (e.g. a team); to take on (e.g. a rival)
dawn; daybreak; event (e.g. "in the event of ..."); occasion; occurrence
wholehearted; earnest; determined; intent; single-minded; straightforward
proof; testimony; demonstration; verification; certification
certificate; certified document; (the) thumbs up; seal of approval; paper with signature of the shogun or lord
hearty; tremendous; magnificent; glorious; splendid; heroic
link (e.g. in a chain of events); part (of a plan, campaign, activities, etc.); monocyclic
use; utilization; utilisation; application
to think of; to come up with
to balance; to be in harmony; to be in equilibrium; to suit; to go well together; to be a good match
self-confidence; confidence (in oneself)
to have (the) courage (to); to be courageous
honourable defeat; honorable defeat; honourable death; trying but being utterly beaten; being completely rejected when professing one's love
young lady (in ref. to a maid, etc.)
indicates two contrasting actions; (arch.) indicates possessive (often found in place names and compound words)
(not) in the least; (not) at all; (not) a bit
to give up; to abandon (hope, plans); to resign oneself (to)
to put on (lower-body clothing, e.g. pants, skirt, footwear); to wear; to affix (a sword to one's hip); (arch.) to affix (a bowstring to a bow)
to buy a replacement; to replace by buying something new
perhaps; maybe; perchance; by some chance; by any chance
(a) step; one step; level; stage; small degree; small amount
to step forward; to step forth; to advance; to start; to embark on; to set forth on
magnificent; grand; majestic; splendid
to strengthen; to emphasize; to emphasise
self-assessment; self-evaluation; self-rating; self-esteem
promptly; immediately; quickly; indifferently
quickly; at once; right away; hurriedly