having; holding; wear; durability; charge; expense
laughingstock; butt of ridicule
younger princess; Oto Hime; Princess of the Dragon Palace (from the story of Urashima Tarō)
Palace of the Dragon King; palace from the story of Urashima Tarō (said to be located at the bottom of the sea)
Urashima Tarō; (a) Rip van Winkle; fairy-tale fisherman who, after visiting the underwater Palace of the Dragon King, returns centuries later
tortoise; turtle; heavy drinker; turtle crest; turtle mon
to fire (gun, arrow, questions, etc.); to shoot; to set free; to release; to emit (e.g. light); to give off (e.g. a scent)
stern; grave; austere; strict (e.g. security); severe; firm
noon; midday; daytime; lunch
fresh and youthful; lively; vibrant; vivacious; juicy (e.g. fruit)
to enliven; to liven up; to cause a stir in (e.g. the newspapers); to make prosperous
to refuse; to reject; to decline; to prevent (from doing); to deny (e.g. access); to block
to see someone off (at a station, an airport, etc.); to escort (e.g. home); to follow something with one's eyes until it is out of sight; to let pass; to pass up (an opportunity etc.); to shelve (a plan, deliberation on a bill, etc.); to postpone
according to; reads; reading; is written; says; states
sworn younger brother; junior male peer (in a club, group, etc.)
to grow fat; to gain weight; to grow fertile; to be refined (palate); to be discerning (eye, ear); to become rich
counter for large animals (e.g. head of cattle); counter for insects in a collection; counter for helmets, masks, etc.
on the sea; on the ocean; offshore
simultaneously; all at once; in unison
mutually; with each other; reciprocally; together; both
how do you do?; nice to meet you; adieu; farewell; bon voyage
handshake; reconciliation; joining hands; cooperation
so much (something) as to (e.g. so moved as to cry); overwhelmed; carried away; because of too much
cold (to the touch); chilly; icy; (emotionally) cold; coldhearted; unfeeling
to treat; to handle; to deal with; to arrange; to decorate; to dress
expression; look; countenance; face
mental preparedness; being braced for; being steeled for
to ascertain; to check; to make sure
to urge; to encourage; to press; to stimulate (e.g. growth); to hasten (e.g. development); to quicken
no matter what happens; in any circumstances; at any price
sincerity; true heart; devotion
to speak unanimously; to speak in chorus; to speak in unison; to speak in one voice
to make a joint vow; to swear together; to pledge