to praise; to commend; to compliment; to speak well of; to speak highly of
dissatisfaction; discontent; disapproval; objection; complaint; protest
being good at cooking; good cook
one's own work; making by oneself
Mother's Day (2nd Sunday of May)
special exhibition; themed exhibition; temporary exhibition
side table; bedside table
multicolored; multicoloured; of various colors; diverse; of all kinds; all manners of
origami; art of paper folding; hallmark; certificate of authenticity
long, narrow strip of paper on which Japanese poems are written (vertically); tanzaku; thin rectangle
improvement (e.g. in skill, ability); advance; progress; communication of opinions of the general populace to those of high rank
to put heads together; to gather (for discussion); to go into a huddle
just as (each) one likes; as (each) one pleases; as (each) one prefers; (each) in one's own way
desire; wish; request; entreaty; prayer; (written) application
bamboo grass; generally smaller species of running bamboo that do not shed their sheaths (e.g. Sasa spp.)
to tie; to bind; to bear (fruit); to close (e.g. deal); to confirm; to connect (two distant places); to close tightly
greed; avarice; covetousness; greedy person
good handwriting; skillful penmanship; speedy writing; vigorous writing
wish; dream; prayer; one's desire
to shoot out (lights, window, etc.)
single; solo; solitary; just one; only one
genuine; real; full-scale; full-blown; full-fledged; professional
number (in a series); (one's) turn; watch; guard; rank; standing; bout
couple's ring; set of rings worn by unmarried, unengaged couples; pairing
right hand; right-hand side; right-hand direction; (on) the right
to insert; to put in (such that there is a snug fit); to have sex; to fuck; to pigeonhole (into a particular category); to place a ring-shaped object around something (esp. one that restricts freedom, such as handcuffs)
new work; new production; new composition; new creation; new title
being together; going together; matching (clothing); going together
pure; innocent; pure; unmixed; long kimono made from the same plain-coloured cloth
suddenly; at once; considerably; very much; firmly; with an effort
peaceful; tranquil; calm; restful
practice; practising; training; study
to strive; to endeavour; to endeavor; to make an effort; to be zealous