to regain one's footing; to get back on one's feet; to recover; (of the market) to improve
courtship behavior (animals)
person concerned; interested party; related party
madness; insanity; irregularity; deviation; fanaticism; fanatic
to pollute; to contaminate; to soil; to disgrace; to dishonour; to dishonor
owner; possessor; holder; carrier
lack of self-reliance; depending on others
insular; closed; unsociable; exclusive
to drag into; to pull into; to lure inside; to win over; to entice into
to lie on top of each other; to overlap; to pile up
pillow; bolster; introduction (e.g. to a rakugo story); lead-in
being very active; being very useful; playing a very active part; making a spectacular showing; great efforts; splendid work
being preoccupied with; being obsessed; only thinking of; having only ... on one's mind
to be satisfied (with an explanation, apology, etc.); to be happy
to be thrilled; to be excited
to say something is all right; to give the all-clear (e.g. to do something)
to catch; to stop the blow; to react to; to take (advice, etc.); to accept
modesty; humility; being humble
scorch; burn; burnt rice; part of ceramic glaze that has become dark or darkish-brown during firing
shuddering; shivering; trembling; being horrified; being disgusted
promotion; advancement; rising in rank
gift; boon; (good) result; fruit (e.g. of one's efforts)
monetary grant (from the government)
declining; refusal; nonacceptance; turning down; withdrawal (e.g. of candidacy); pulling out (e.g. of a race)
tough guy; wild one; fearless fighter
to divide; to separate; to share; to distribute; to distinguish
calculation; reckoning; count; forecast
rescue; extricate; reclaim; deliverance
achievement; meritorious deed; distinguished service; contribution
exclusive; attached to; specialist