to bloom; to flower; to blossom; (arch.) to rise up (of breaking waves)
air; atmosphere; mood; situation; someone with no presence; someone who doesn't stand out at all
to become brilliant; to become cheerful
eldest daughter; first-born daughter
bringing up (one's daughter) like a princess
to raise; to rear; to train; to teach; to promote the growth of; to nurture
when it becomes; when it comes to
being very popular; being in great demand
marriage proposal; courtship
rush (of people or activity); rush (sudden forward motion); rush hour; rushes; dailies
wherein; therein; thereinto; among which
high; tall; expensive; high-priced; high (level); above average (in degree, quality, etc.)
sincere; honest; faithful
to marry (of a woman); to get married (to); to marry into (a family); (arch.) to have sexual intercourse
the other day; lately; recently; meanwhile; in the meantime
to feel (as if); to have a feeling (that); to have a hunch (that); to feel like doing; to want to do
husband and wife; married couple
circumstances; condition; arranging; managing; lending money; raising money
people; (all) persons; everyone; (arch.) you (usu. plural)
to surround; to encircle; to besiege; to lay siege to; to play (go, shogi, etc.)
happy; glad; pleased; joyful; delightful; gratifying
alone; by oneself; on one's own
to rule; to govern; to reign over; to subdue; to suppress; to quell
Metropolis (of Tokyo); (Tokyo) Metropolitan District; counter for cities and towns; capital
far away; distant place; long ago; far back; by far
carefree; buoyant; lighthearted; ease
distance; range; difference (e.g. in opinion); gap; metric
business; things to do; engagement; errand; affairs
taking advantage of (an opportunity); jumping on the bandwagon; taking passage (in); getting a lift; getting a ride
(doing) together; one lump; one mixture; the same; identical; (at) the same time
care-taking; house-sitting; house-watching; caretaker; house-sitter
(home) tutor; private tutor; private teacher
humour; humor; safety; health; in a good mood; in high spirits
the old days; the past; former times; the past ten years; the past decade
mom; mommy; mum; female proprietress (of a bar, etc.)
to stick to; to cling to; to adhere to; to become intimate (of a man and woman); to get close; to get married
lonely (e.g. person, feeling); lonesome; desolate; deserted; sad; lacking
to take a breather; to take a rest; to catch one's breath; to take a breath
detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)
to live (of humans); to reside; to inhabit; to dwell; to abide
recently; lately; these days; nearest; closest