combination; union; binding; bond
diamond (mineral, gemstone); diamond; infield; diamond (card suit)
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
hardening; vulcanization; hardening (of attitude, stance, etc.); stiffening; upturn (in the market); firming up
headlong rush; rushing recklessly
without (doing); instead of; if (it) isn't done; if (one) doesn't do ...; if not ...; unless ...
being overheard; being leaked (e.g. secrets); going in one ear and out the other
yielding; submission; surrender; giving way; succumbing
pride; dignity; self-respect
all (there is); as long as there is
to lurk; to be hidden; to be concealed; to lie dormant; to be latent
perpetual youth and longevity; immortality
large country; major nation; great power; province of the highest rank (ritsuryo system)
scale leaf (forming part of a bulb)
to go around; to return; to surround; to concern (usu. of disputes)
plot; intrigue; scheme; conspiracy; agreement between two or more people to commit an unlawful act
face; mask; face guard; (in kendo) striking the head; surface (esp. a geometrical surface); page; aspect
July; seventh month of the lunar calendar
twelfth day of the month; twelve days
new; neo-; newness; novelty; Gregorian calendar; Xin dynasty (China, 9-23 CE)
chapter; section; medal; badge; insignia
rushing into; breaking into; storming; plunging into (war, etc.); embarking on (a new venture)
selection (esp. from many people for an important job position); exceptional promotion
speed; velocity; pace; velocity
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
about to start out; just about to leave or go out; outing; trip
to smell; to smell of; to have a smell
dear (old); fondly-remembered; beloved; missed; nostalgic
a little bit; a little while
affinity; compatibility; chemistry (between people)
what's the matter?; what's wrong?
trying to think of a way (to); devising means (to); working out (how to do); contriving (to raise money); managing
as one wishes; the way one wants; to one's satisfaction