neighboring town; neighbouring town; adjacent town
to become bald from the forehead; to recede (of one's hairline)
don't worry about it; forget about it
intracerebral; inside the brain; (occurring) in the mind; mental (e.g. image); imaginary
proximity; nearness; being nearby; approaching; drawing near; coming close
magatama; comma-shaped bead from prehistoric Japan, usually made of jade
mark (for quick identification or recognition); sign; landmark; guide; (arch.) trademark
prescribed; designated; appointed; fixed
sense of distance (physical or emotional); feeling of distance
just above; right overhead
right under; directly below
oh my god!; oh my gosh!; you got me!; wow!
to grovel; to go down on one's hands and knees
to allow; to let (somebody) do; to make (somebody) do
ascending and descending; going up and down
at any rate; in any case; at the very least; if nothing else
totally willing; fully motivated
up to now; so far; traditional; conventional; usual
withdrawal; revocation; repeal; demolition; removal
fierce battle; hard-fought battle; hot contest; severe fight
love; affection; attachment; craving; agape; Ireland
person with an unhealthy romantic obsession
bribe; sweetener; douceur
to like too much; to like to excess; to adore
possession; occupation; occupancy
pressing; urging; demanding; demand
being good at conversation; conversationalist; good talker
to envy; to be envious of; to be jealous of
to level (earth); to cut through (a mountain); to split (the opposition); to break (strike)
bonus; bounty; reward; compensation
at this juncture; after all this time; at this stage; now
hot spring; onsen; hot spring resort; hot spring spa
ryokan; traditional inn; Japanese-style lodging, usu. professionally-run