line; stripe; line (e.g. telephone line); wire; ray (e.g. X-ray); beam; line (e.g. of a railroad)
wing; Chinese "Wings" constellation (one of the 28 mansions); (arch.) counter for birds or bird wings
caterpillar track; continuous track
to garnish; to accompany (as a card does a gift); to add to as support; to prop up; to accompany (as an aid, guide, translator, etc.); (arch.) to mimic
to make a lovely picture; to be perfect for a picture; picture-perfect; picturesque
to end; to be finished; to die; to perish; to do utterly; to do completely
common; commonplace; reckless; pulp paper; granulated sugar; (arch.) coins
blackish; darkish; dark; dusky
comfortably; peacefully; with one's mind at ease; (growing) quickly
nine; nine years of age; twelve o'clock (old time system)
before; previously; ahead; Pardon me for leaving (before you)
tea (usu. green); tea break (at work); tea ceremony
society; the world; the times
star (usu. not including the Sun); planet (usu. not including Earth); star (glyph, symbol, shape); star (actor, player, etc.); small dot; spot; star point (in go)
to say; to speak; to tell; to talk
to pass (the night); to spend; to reveal; to divulge; to prove; to verify
to raise one's face; to lift one's head; to raise one's eyes
to express (orally); to put into words; to say out loud
dressing in kimono without hakama (for a man); dressing casually
long kimono; ankle-length traditional Japanese garment
sleeve; wing (of a stage, desk, gate, etc.)
tight sleeve (of a kimono or dress)
keep ...-ing; have been ...-ing; leaving (something) on; leaving (something) still in use
to change into; to convert into; to transform; to be reduced; to influence; to improve (someone)
literally; to the letter; literal
action; conduct; behaviour; behavior; mobilization; mobilisation
monitoring; watching; observation; surveillance; guarding; supervision
narrow-minded; intolerant; petty
social conditions; phase of life; (sign of) the times; state of society
reaction; recoil; kick; backlash
national mood; national sentiment; national feeling
narrow; confined; small; limited; narrow-minded; confining
over-demanding parent; parent who makes selfish and unreasonable demands on behalf of their child; unreasonably demanding patient; nightmare patient
brave; valiant; gallant; stirring; vigorous; rousing
sigh (of grief, disappointment, etc.); grieving; lamenting; deploring