participation; joining; entry; adherence
heroic; brave; majestic; soul-stirring; lively; gallant
contortion; distortion; warp; kink (in one's character); twist
understanding and acceptance; spiritual awakening; a heart that understands truth; (feeling of) resignation
brisk and efficient; diligent; devoted; spirited
tea (usu. green); tea break (at work); tea ceremony
to be no match for (e.g. outclassed in authority, strength or in debt to); to be unable to act on an equal basis with
to throw out; to drop; to toss; to abandon; to neglect; to dismiss
fame (for one's bravery); great renown
to sound; to ring; to resound; to echo; to roar; to rumble
little by little; bit by bit; sparingly
noshi; long thin strip of dried abalone in folded patterned paper, attached to a gift
dominion; territory; possession
article to be delivered; present
to mask; to cover; to cloak; to hide; to conceal
cooperation; coordination; link
to reach the point that; to come to be that; to turn into
suddenly; abruptly; deliberately; slowly; gently
cordial welcome; hearty welcome; kind treatment; hospitality
to exceed (esp. figures: profits, unemployment rate, etc.); to surpass; to be more than; to be better than
to accomplish; to finish; to carry through; to follow through
concerning the result (as opposed to the means used to achieve this result or the original goal)
with ... as a start; taking advantage of; inspired by
enclosing wall; boundary fence; obstacle; barrier
saliva held in one's mouth during times of tension
tasteless; flavourless; uninteresting; dull; dry
such (about the actions of the listener, or about ideas expressed or understood by the listener); like that; that sort of
opening (a letter, parcel, etc.); breaking the seal; unboxing (a product); unsealed mail
remains; dregs; vestiges; remnant; residue
to blow violently; to sweep over; to devastate
diffuse reflection; diffused reflection; irregular reflection
wall; partition; barrier; obstacle; Chinese "Wall" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
to manufacture; to produce; to raise (crops); to invent; to dream up; to create
to be fascinated (by); to be captivated by; to be enchanted by; to gaze admiringly at; to watch in fascination
tie up; bind; sum; total amount; judo choking (strangling) techniques; last meal eaten when going restaurant hopping; completion
appearance; (outward) looks; exterior appearance