to defy accepted norms; to go off the rails; to be eccentric
advance payment; money paid in advance
to send; to forward; to hand over (e.g. money)
things on hand; things in stock; money on hand; money in one's wallet; on hand; in stock
small change; coins; small sum of money
to make a sound; to give off a sound; to hear a sound
with a feeling of relief; with a sigh of relief; deeply (sigh)
to become quiet; to quiet down; to quieten down; to calm down; to die down; to subside
poverty-stricken; destitute; poor; penurious
although I say; although one might say; although called
similarly; same (idea); same (name)
to come together; to merge; to fit; to match; to be profitable; to be equitable
crossing; intersection; (genetic) crossing over
friendship; fellowship; camaraderie
to deepen; to heighten; to intensify
now (when it is already much too late); at this stage; afresh; anew; again
repayment; reimbursement; refund; redemption
upright; honest; faithful; conscientious; sincere
nail (e.g. fingernail, toenail); claw; plectrum; pick; hook; clasp
commemoration; celebration; honoring the memory of something; turning something into a memento; memory
small stream; brooklet; murmuring (as of a stream)
just as one thought; as usual; sure enough
100,000; hundred thousand
somehow; how; in what way; why; what kind of
hornworm (caterpillar of a hawk moth); (hairless) caterpillar
terrible; dreadful; amazing (e.g. of strength); great (e.g. of skills); to a great extent; vast (in numbers)
for the first time; only after ... is it ...; only when ... do you ...; first time; (one's) first
Emperor Shōwa (1901-1989, reigned 1926-1989); Emperor Showa; Emperor Hirohito
reign; being on the throne
accession to the throne; enthronement
international; diplomatic intercourse
green; greenery (esp. fresh verdure)
fair; exhibition; exposition