unperturbed; undaunted; retaining composure; unyielding; not giving an inch
halfway; half measures; unfinished; incomplete; by halves; half-baked
making frequent appearances; appearing often; appearing and disappearing
communication technology; communications technology
to put oneself on guard; to stand ready; to square off
to lose heart; to lose interest; to lose motivation; to become stale (i.e. of a carbonated beverage); to go flat; to lose flavor
laughingstock; butt of ridicule
to make merry; to frolic; to be in high spirits
to (be able to) make contact; to (be able to) get in touch
leaf; blade (of grass); (pine) needle; marijuana; cannabis
vacuum cleaner; vacuum; hoover
to accomplish; to achieve; to carry out; to arrive at (a certain outcome); to come to; to end with
right side; right-hand side
exposure to the sun; sunny place
to use up; to exhaust; to devote oneself (to); to do one's utmost (for); to do to exhaustion; to do completely
easily; readily; quickly; lightly (seasoned food, applied make-up, etc.); plainly; simply
piping hot; scalding; madly in love; passionately in love
after an interval of ... years; for the first time in ... years
love birds; sickeningly sweet and soppy couple
back off!; leave me alone!
to leave (a scene); to step away
rice cooked with matsutake
chawanmushi; savoury steamed egg custard with chicken, mushrooms, etc. (savory)
to raise an objection; to voice an opinion different from those of others
to turn away; to face away; to ignore; to be uncooperative; to be unconciliatory
to say goodbye; to bid farewell
to return evil for good; to return a favour with spite (favor)
powerful person; influential person
feather; plume; wing; blade (of a fan, propeller, etc.); shuttlecock (in badminton); shuttlecock (in hanetsuki); arrow feathers
keychain; key chain; key ring (encryption)
equal match; good match; fair match; equal in ability; being a worthy rival
to hold a grudge; to hold something against somebody
decoration; ornament; trimmings
to learn; to acquire knowledge; to carry; to wear (clothes, etc.); to put on
carrier pigeon; homing pigeon
break in contact; not hearing from; having no communication with
to knock back; to strike back; to beat in revenge