to inlay; to set; to stud (e.g. star-studded sky); to enchase (something) with; to mount (gems)
to come to nothing; to be in vain; to lead nowhere
taking a breather; relaxation; rest; vent; ventilation opening
festival merrymaking; revelry
putting in an appearance; visiting; coming to the surface; appearing; showing one's face (on TV, social media, etc.); face reveal
everyone; everybody; all; everything; all
soft and flaky (pie, potatoes, squash, etc.); fluffy; crumbly; being pleased with oneself; beaming happily; chuckling to oneself
money paid to authorities; money paid to the government; money forcibly collected by yakuza bosses from subordinate gang members; contributions levied by gangster organizations on subordinates; money paid to a feudal lord; tribute money
plan; measure; means; scheme; policy
to fall down; to fall over; to turn out; to play out; to abandon Christianity (and convert to Buddhism); to apostatize
way (of doing things); method; style; school (of ikebana, tea ceremony, etc.); style; system
no sooner than; as soon as; immediately after; at the thought of; when I think about
deep emotion; being filled with emotion
to run (of liquid); to spread; to blur; to blot; to ooze; to well up (of tears, etc.)
to wipe; to mop up; to get rid of (an impression, feeling, blemish, etc.); to dispel (e.g. shame); to erase
(something) has never occurred; to have never done (something); such a thing has not happened; never happens; there is never a time when
let me see; well; errr ...; uhh ...
form; adjective; i-adjective (in Japanese)
throat; singing voice; gutter (inner margins of a book)
to just appear; to be half out; to be on the tip of one's tongue
to choke up; to be speechless; to hold one's tongue
sorry; excuse me; thank you
unprecedented; never seen before
big hit; smash hit; popular item (e.g. movie, music)
to make a fist; to clench one's fist
to tie; to fasten; to wear (necktie, belt); to put on; to total; to sum; to be strict with
to begin to fall (of rain, snow, etc.)
news; word; tidings; omen; foreboding; premonition
with; by; because of; on account of; on (a day, date); at (a time)
outline; summary; overview; synopsis; abstract; abridgment
calm, cool, and collected; level and calm
cheerful expression; pleased look; joyful look
to lay bare; to expose; to reveal
to gather up into one's arms; to lift; to carry
to wield; to brandish; to display (one's knowledge); to show off; to abuse (one's power); to manipulate someone
to praise highly; to sing the praises of; to applaud; to acclaim; to admire
wholly (due to); entirely; solely; earnestly; intently; sincerely
endurance; perseverance; patience
to force; to compel; to coerce; to press; to impose
hopeless; futile; no use; beyond help; cannot be done
root; source; origin; foundation; basis; essence