to take the form (of); to assume a shape
percussion; tapping; examining by percussion; sounding out (someone's intentions); making an approach (about)
rank; ranking order; hierarchy
puzzling; tangled; complicated; complex
to dedicate; to make an offering; to supply; to store; to finish; to bring to a close; to restore (something to its place)
marriage partner; spouse; wife-to-be; husband-to-be; future spouse
suitable; appropriate; befitting; conjoining; association; samprayukta
status; position; method; way; rule; regulation
prawn; shrimp; lobster; crayfish
particular; special; exceptional; particularly; especially; exceptionally
what; what kind of; no ...; any; adds emphasis to the preceding word; no
tempura; deep-fried fish and vegetables in a light batter
it is ... that ...; precisely; although; while; it is precisely because ... that ...; only because ...
supreme; sublime; highest
envoy; ambassador; delegate; emissary; mission
evening; night; dinner; evening meal; counter for nights
main guest; guest of honor; guest of honour
marriage proposal; courtship
cooking; food preparation
and then; and so; and; so then
entrance; entry; gate; approach; mouth
to make an appearance; to show up
to be lost in deep thought; to be deeply immersed in thought
lively; vigorous; sprightly; animated; vivid
to make oneself pleasant to everybody
wooden horse; rocking horse; vaulting horse; horse used in gymnastics; the horse (ancient torture device that one was forced to straddle with rocks hanging from the feet)
even if; even though; even; too; whether ... or ...; no matter (what, where, who, etc.)
vehicle; conveyance; transport; ride (playground, fair, carnival); playground facility
getting (something); obtaining; scoring (goal, point, etc.)
grandfather; old man; kyogen mask used for the role of an old man
lively; full of spirit; energetic; healthy; well; fit
to hug someone close; to hold someone tight; to embrace closely
to carry out one's mission
you; presence (of a god, nobleman, etc.)
to take pride in; to pride oneself; to be proud of
serious; grave; dignified; solemn
though; notwithstanding; although
eyes; expression of the eyes; area around the eyes; skin round one's eyes
tear; tears; lachrymal secretion; sympathy
to run (of liquid); to spread; to blur; to blot; to ooze; to well up (of tears, etc.)
homecoming; returning home
love for (one's) family; family love; familial love