language of flowers; floriography; flower symbolism, e.g. red roses mean love
to be seen from the point of view of an onlooker
eccentric; crank; oddball
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 speak; to talk; to mediate; to act as a go-between; to put in a good word (for someone)
plate; dish; serving; helping; kanji radical 108 (at the bottom)
in name only; figurehead; (only) by name
adversity strengthens the foundations; after a storm comes a calm; what doesn't kill you makes you stronger
arrangement; good offices; discretion; judgment; disposition
dwelling; house; residence; address
(within) the (Tokyo) metropolitan area
palatial residence; stately mansion
the way it was; the way it used be; as of old; in former times
master; expert; expert board game player (chess, go, shogi, etc.)
to exercise one's talent; to display one's ability
just after a holiday break; the first day after the holidays
being overheard; being leaked (e.g. secrets); going in one ear and out the other
to understand; to comprehend; to become clear; to be known; I know!; I think so too!
disappointing (end, result, etc.); sad; miserable; tragic; fleeting; transient
to become dim; to become blurred