firm; strong; unbending; unyielding; uncompromising; stubborn
to adopt (method, proposal, etc.); to take (measure, course of action, etc.); to pick (e.g. flowers); to gather (e.g. mushrooms); to extract (e.g. juice); to take (e.g. a sample); to assume (an attitude)
to find a clear solution; to come to a clean decision; to give a clear explanation; to divide exactly (without remainder); to divide evenly
depending on; dependent on
to drive away; to clear; to scatter; to disperse
powerlessness; helplessness; incompetent
to cross one's mind; to be reminded
with a feeling of relief; with a sigh of relief; deeply (sigh)
learning by ear; memory of having heard something before
double-dealing; double tongue; going back on what one has said; repeating oneself
nashi (Pyrus pyrifolia, esp. var. culta); Japanese pear; Asian pear; sand pear; apple pear
thing that reminds one of a particular season; poem about natural scenery; poem about a particular season
season (e.g. fruit, fish); in vogue; popular; fresh
water content; moisture; water vapor (vapour); steam; dropsy; edema
other intention; hidden purpose; ulterior motive; ill will; malice
taking a breather; relaxation; vent hole
nonsensical; unreasonable; awfully; extremely; disorder; confusion
to gnaw; to nibble; to bite; to dabble in; to have a smattering of
this occasion; at this time; now
to be much obliged (to someone); to receive favor (favour); to be indebted; to be grateful
to scale (mountain, flight of stairs, etc.)
seeing one off; farewell; escort
to re-think; to think back upon; to change one's mind
(stand to) attention!; standing at attention
evil spirits of rivers and mountains
caller; visitor; company; guest
could result in (something undesirable); might end up (doing, happening); run the risk of
to have a go; to try and do (something); to take a chance with something
female clothing; wearing female clothing; cross dressing (for a man)
to advise strongly; to insist (on something)
make-up; makeup; cosmetics
evasion; avoidance; shirking; recusation (of a judge); taking exception (to a judge); challenge
(much) more than others; exceedingly; extremely; unusually
whatever will be, will be; things happen the way they happen
certainly; surely; definitely
delivery (of a package, goods, etc.)
to inherit; to receive; to take over by transfer
as a child; when one was a child
training (animals); breaking (animals)
array; muster; line-up; full force
polite; courteous; careful; close; overly courteous; overly careful