stretching a rope around; roping off; one's turf; domain; territory (of an animal)
to become loose; to slacken (e.g. rope); to become less tense; to relax; to slacken (e.g. coldness, supervision); to become lax; to become softer (e.g. ground, facial expression)
to lose focus; to let one's mind wander; to relax one's attention
nevertheless; at any rate; even so; all things considered; be that as it may
password; watchword; motto; slogan
constraint; reserve; feeling hesitant; being afraid of troubling someone
carefree; buoyant; lighthearted; ease
everyday conversation; day-to-day conversation
to abbreviate; to omit; to take; to capture
stupid; foolish; idiotic; fool; idiot; blockhead
final; eventual; ultimate
protagonist; main character; hero(ine) (of a story); head of household
happiness; good fortune; luck; blessing
magical powers; supernatural powers; spell; charm
flattery; cajolery; flirtation
one by one; each; every; at intervals of
when it comes to ...; concerning; where ... are concerned
deeply; keenly; severely; intently; carefully; closely
ignorance; innocence; stupidity
to make someone realize (e.g. their mistake); to bring (something) home to someone; to teach someone a lesson
to be confused; to be bewildered; to be taken aback
will; volition; intention; intent; determination
state of affairs (around you); situation; circumstances
stealthily; secretly; in secret
to gulp down; to swallow deeply; to understand; to take in; to engulf; to swallow up
one turn; one round; (a) size; to go around; to make a circuit; twelve years
the south; southward; southern direction; countries in the south (esp. Southeast Asia and the pre-WWII South Pacific Mandate)
bird of paradise (Paradisaeidae family)
limit; limits; degree; extent; the end; the last; as long as ...
skillful; adroit; craft; craftsmanship; plot; scheme
to turn; to revolve; to visit several places; to function well; to pass a certain time
good thing; nice thing; good excuse; good grounds; interjection used to impress an idea or to urge a response
have to (verb); must (verb); is indispensable; absolutely necessary
same feeling; same sentiment; same opinion; sympathy; agreement; concurrence
-ian (e.g. Italian); -ite (e.g. Tokyoite); -er (e.g. performer, etc.); person working with ...; man; person
education; schooling; training; culture; cultivation; education
to be deeply impressed; to take to heart; to engrave on one's heart; to bear in mind; (lit.) to engrave in one's liver