spider's thread; spider silk
one's way back; one's way home
feeling; mood; disposition; mental attitude; somewhat; slightly
anyone can see that; it's obvious that
mountains and rivers; natural surroundings
handsome youth (male); pretty boy
hit; success; guess; prediction; affability; friendliness; sensation
idea; plan; draft; rough copy; expectation; (arch.) desk
to take measures; to work out a plan; to lecture; to read aloud; to confer
to do one's best; to put forth every effort
place to go; place one can go
sashimi (raw sliced fish, shellfish or crustaceans)
of unknown nationality (of a vessel, plane, etc.); unidentified
sudden; abrupt; unexpected; unforeseen
happiness; blessedness; luck; luckily; fortunately
injury; wound; mistake; accident; loss
self-restraint; voluntary restraint; self-imposed control; self-discipline
approval; agreement; support; favour; favor
after all is said and done; no matter what people say; in the end; definitely; undeniably
to return; to come home; to leave; to get home; to get to home plate
Annam (old name for Vietnam)
island in the southern sea (esp. Shikoku)
green; greenery (esp. fresh verdure)
to resound; to make a stir
distance; journey; itinerary; path (e.g. to one's goal); way; process
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
aid; assistance; help; cheering; rooting (for); support
by day and night; day and night; round the clock
elegant; graceful; refined; leisurely; comfortable; easy
to be on the verge of; to be about to; to be on the point of
to (make something) quiver; to shake; to tremble; to vibrate
to swoop down upon; to fly down; to alight
to come apart at the seams; to be ripped; to begin to open; to begin to bloom; to smile broadly; to break into a smile
red and white; colours for festive or auspicious occasions (colors); two teams; two groups; Kōhaku Uta Gassen; annual contest between male and female popular singers on New Year's Eve (sponsored and broadcast by NHK)
counter for chairs or seats
to ask; to enquire; to inquire; to search; to look for; to look into
to take the lead; to lead a group; to be in the vanguard
crisp; staccato; piquant; clear
well done!; good job!; good work!; you did it!; bravo!