great physical power; animal strength
to leave the nest; to go out into the world; to become independent (of one's parents); to graduate (and become a member of society)
delightful; satisfying; gratifying; brisk; piquant
expansion and contraction; elasticity; flexibility
liking both alcohol and sweets; person who likes both liquor and sweets; bisexuality; player who can play as both pitcher and fielder; dual sword wielding; two-sword fencing
to flash (e.g. lightning); to flicker; to flutter (e.g. flag); to wave; to flash into one's mind (e.g. an idea); to come to one suddenly
learning about the world; preparation for life in the community; work experience
to remain married for life
to do one's best; to put forth every effort
the trouble is that ...; the problem is that ...; unfortunately; annoyingly
to grant someone's request
telephone receiver; telephone mouthpiece; making a telephone call; receiving a telephone call
to make merry and forget one's troubles; to do as one pleases
hornworm (caterpillar of a hawk moth); (hairless) caterpillar
taking back what one just said; eating one's words; negating one's previous comment, opinion, etc.
(not) ever; (not) at all; (not) on any account; deepest bottom of the earth
drafting (a plan, contract, etc.); drawing up
to chase; to run after; to pursue
name plate; name tag; label
capsicum (Capsicum annuum, esp. the cultivated chili peppers); chili pepper (chile, chilli); cayenne; shichimi pepper
threshold (esp. one with grooves for sliding doors); sill
main building (of a manor); central room (of a house)
Japanese-style garden; traditional Japanese landscape garden
garden lantern; hanging lantern
bungalow; one-story house
vagrancy; wandering; nomadism
the eighties (age, years, etc.)
instructor; (fencing) teacher; model
living room (Western style); sitting room
garden lantern; hanging lantern
iron rod; iron bar; iron club; horizontal bar (gymnastics)