to make an appearance; to show up
mature age; advanced age; maturity; age when one is old enough to know better
ripening (of a crop); crop; harvest
ready fire-power; battle-ready forces; immediate asset (to a team or firm); someone who can be an immediately effective player or worker
to love; to cherish; to show favouritism to; to be partial to; to fondle; to caress
stuffed toy; stuffed animal; plush toy; soft toy; cuddly toy
(short) rest; breather; break
to go first; to take the lead; to lead the way
slant eyes; almond-shaped eyes; eyes that are turned up at the corners
ambidexter; ambidexterity
(at) the beginning of the New Year; early in the New Year
to make a decision; to draw a conclusion; to give a judgement; to hand down a verdict; to let go down; to lower; to do oneself
improvement (e.g. in skill, ability); advance; progress; communication of opinions of the general populace to those of high rank
to do up (hair); to dress; to arrange; to tie; to bind; to fasten
optional; voluntary; arbitrary; arbitrary
Japanese flying squirrel (Pteromys momonga); small Japanese flying squirrel; Japanese dwarf flying squirrel
Japanese giant flying squirrel (Petaurista leucogenys)
forefoot; forefeet; foreleg; forelimb
patagium (vertebrate flying or gliding membrane)
gliding (through the air)
spare time; free time; leisure time
starting (machine, engine, car, etc.); activation
marathon training in physical education classes in Japanese schools
calamity; misfortune; disaster
club activities; extracurricular activities
taking a breather; relaxation; vent hole
taking a breath (while singing, swimming, etc.); short break; breather
preservation; retainment; keeping