bonsai; miniature potted plant
taste (in goods, etc.); manners; etiquette; modesty; restraint; knowledge, experience (of the arts, etc.)
to recover consciousness; to come to
in that case; (might not be what was expected or hoped for but) if that's the case
nonchalantly; without a care
ancient city; former capital
ridiculously expensive; stupidly expensive
live coals (for firelighting); cause (of disturbance, conflict, etc.); trigger
worn-out; run-down; shabby; tattered; dilapidated
motorized two-wheeled vehicle (with a displacement of less than 50cc); scooter; moped
to say in other words; to put another way; to express in different words; to reword; to rephrase
when you get to the destination
establishment; opening; setting up; inauguration
to (happen to) see; to notice; to catch sight of
homecoming; return to one's home
reeking of blood; stinking of blood; bloody (battle, crime, etc.)
interference; meddling; butting in
snake in one's bosom; treacherous friend
to atone for; to expiate; to redeem; to make up for; to compensate for
major cleanup; spring cleaning
expenses; expenditure; outgoings; outlays; costs
bridal costume; wedding dress
wearing one's hair in braids
relative weight; lightness and heaviness; relative importance; gravity
stagnation; hindrance; delay
urgent business; pressing need; imperative
disagreeable; detestable; unpleasant; reluctant
censure; denunciation; (verbal) attack; blaming
like-mindedness; (being of the) same mind; shared sentiment; comrade; fellow; kindred soul
marimo (variety of algae, Cladophora aegagropila); round green algae; Cladophora ball; lake ball; moss ball
attentively; with great attention to detail (e.g. when teaching); patiently
to be mixed; to be blended with; to be combined; to associate with; to mingle with; to interest
to get (become) acquainted; to get to know; to get (become) intimate with; to become friendly with; to become friends
quick on the uptake; quick to catch on; perceptive; intuitive
modesty; self-control; discretion
marriage due to unintended pregnancy; shotgun wedding
premarital sexual relations (intercourse)