to start a journey; to embark on a trip; to set forth; to hit the trail
journey; route of a journey
to think about; to send one's heart out to; to give more than a passing thought to; to think of something far away; to think nostalgically upon (esp. one's hometown)
to feel uplifted; to be cheered up; to hearten; to be inspired; to be energized
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward
fondly; admiringly; with fascination; with adoration; with enchantment
work (e.g. book, film, composition, etc.); opus; performance; production
coloring; colouring; color scheme; colour scheme; (touch of) colour; embellishment
edict; public announcement
teacher; instructor; sensei; title or form of address for a teacher, master, doctor, lawyer, etc.; intimate or teasing form of address; (arch.) one's elder
character; personality; (fictional) character; letter; character
to do something in readiness for; to get something (needful) done
beating (of the heart, with joy, excitement, etc.); palpitation; throbbing; pounding; fluttering
to engage in; to participate in; to take part in; to be involved in
aid; assistance; help; cheering; rooting (for); support
concentration; diligence; asceticism; zeal in one's quest for enlightenment; adherence to a vegetarian diet
please (give me); please (do for me)
growth; development; growing up; growth (of a company, the economy, etc.)
bowing one's head (in respect or worship); worship; respectfully yours
author (usu. of a particular book); writer
spring; springtime; New Year; prime (of life); height (of one's prosperity); adolescence
birth; birthplace; born in (country, month, imperial era, zodiac year, etc.)
typical; representative; archetypal; quintessential; stereotypical; model
type A (blood, influenza, hepatitis, etc.)
matchless; unequalled; unequaled
cat lover; ailurophile; love of cats
calico cat; tortoiseshell-and-white cat
having enough of (food, drink, etc.); having one's fill; fully enjoying
one's original family name; maiden name
detection (of a plot, fraud, etc.); discovery; coming to light; being uncovered