invoking a deity during a festival held in that deity's honor; medium's invocation of a deity to take possession of her (to receive his divine message or revelation)
proof; testimony; demonstration; verification; certification
silver (Ag); silver (color); silver (medal, prize, etc.); silver coin; silver general; bank; (arch.) money
in that case; (might not be what was expected or hoped for but) if that's the case
cold reception; inhospitality
compensation; reparations; indemnity; damages
to succeed; to relieve; to take the place of; to substitute for; to be exchanged; to change (places with)
groundwork; foundation; inclination; aptitude; undercoat; first coat
the end justifies the means; circumstances may justify a lie
to shine; to sparkle; to twinkle; to light up (with happiness, hope, etc.); to beam; to gleam
guardian; protector; patron; parent
to give a warning; to remind (a person) of; (lit.) to drive in a nail
the teens (10-19); teenage; the tenth generation
health problem; health issue
blunt; to the point; direct; outspoken; frank
one's physical safety; personal security
inside the breast of one's clothing (esp. kimono); bosom; space between one's chest and outstretched arms; (one's) reach; heart (e.g. of a mountain); bosom (e.g. of nature)
to take advantage of someone's kindness or patience; to get carried away; to be elated; to get puffed up (with pride); to push one's luck; to get cocky
no matter what; whatever happens; in any situation; rain or shine
tentative decision; unofficial offer (esp. job offer); informal offer
the following week; the next week
secret intention; ulterior motive; kanji "heart" radical at bottom
to harm; to cause harm to
power; authority; jurisdiction
exclusion; removal; elimination; clearing away; getting rid of
convenient; useful; finding useful; coming in handy; (priceless) treasure
in case of; at that time; at this time
occurrence; incidence; generation (of power, heat, etc.); production; ontogeny; development
to flip-flop; to do an about-face; (lit.) to flip over one's hand; to do something easy
to bring into the open; to reveal; to uncover (e.g. evidence); to bring to light
excitement; stimulation; agitation; arousal
niche (market, industry, hobby, etc.); niche; niche
soft; tender; gentle; mild; light (topic, book, etc.); informal
particular; special; exceptional; particularly; especially; exceptionally
unnecessary; not needed; not necessary
doubt; misgivings; distrust; suspicion
surfacing; rising to the surface; emerging; leaping into prominence; rising (of rank)
to laugh at; to ridicule; to mock; to make fun of; to sneer at
too much for one to handle; beyond one's capacity; unmanageable; uncontrollable; incorrigible; obstreperous