to build up; to establish; to form; to become (a state); to accomplish; to achieve; to change into
forming a circle; circular formation (orig. in battle); huddle; ring
to go; to come; to be defeated; to collapse; to be annoyed; to be nonplussed
to be handed down; to be introduced; to be transmitted; to be circulated; to go along; to walk along
traditional; conventional
largish; biggish; a little bit larger
adjustment; tweaking; improvement; modification; tinkering; minor alteration
no sooner than; as soon as; immediately after; at the thought of; when I think about
to compile; to bring together; to weave; to put together; to bring to a conclusion; to wrap up
tuft (of hair, threads, etc.); fringe; bunch (of grapes, bananas, etc.); cluster (of flowers); segment (of a tangerine, etc.); section
cinnabar; vermillion; red pigment (and ink made from same); red text (as used to correct documents)
to be prominent; to be conspicuous
light pink; light crimson
to dust; to remove dust; to slap; to hit (with the palm); to use up money
to be fascinated (by); to be captivated by; to be enchanted by; to gaze admiringly at; to watch in fascination
rose-colour; rose-color; bright (e.g. life, future, prospects); cheerful; rosy
to set foot into; to enter; to step inside; to cross the threshold
Japanese pagoda tree (Sophora japonica)
of good omen; auspicious; lucky; auguring well (for); boding well (for)
tension; mental strain; nervousness
to exchange glances; to look at each other; to postpone; to put off; to contrast; to compare
to bear; to stand; to restrain; to control; to forgive; to put up with
don't worry; there's no need to worry
calmness; composure; presence of mind; stability; steadiness
mask; disguise; guise; mask
thin or light silk; sheer silk; veil (mystery)
to prick; to stab; to poke; to prod; to use (a cane); to prop oneself up with
finally; at last; in the end; after all; never (happened)
bowstring; string (of a shamisen, etc.); stringed instrument; chord; hypotenuse