outstanding talent; person of exceptional talent; gifted person
teacher (to whom one owes a debt of gratitude); mentor; one's former teacher
from the bottom of one's heart; heartily; sincerely
respect; esteem; reverence; honour; honor
to be reminded of; to call to mind
suddenly; in a flash; rapidly; attractive; distinguished; showy
flower; blossom; cherry blossom; beauty; blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms); ikebana; hanafuda
to attract notice; to catch the eye; to stand out
interview (e.g. for a job)
valuation; appraisal; evaluation; appreciation; recognition; acknowledgement
arrogant; haughty; insolent
to raise an objection; to voice an opinion different from those of others
that day; the very same day
private property; personal belongings; personal effects
to become clear; to be made public
perception; intuition; the sixth sense
insight; power of observation
to be helpful; to help; to be of assistance; to come in handy
just; exactly; precisely; perfectly; sharp
here I am; I'm home!; presently; right away; right now
gentle; mild; meek; tender
to bend; to curve; to bend (the truth); to falsify; to corrupt; to sully
I; me; personal (affairs, etc.); private; selfishness; partiality
representative; representation; delegation; switchboard number; main number
opportunity; chance; folding; fold; small food box (wooden or cardboard); folding in ... (two, three, etc.); counter for folded items
teaching; instruction; teachings; precept; lesson; doctrine
to say; to speak; to tell; to talk
concrete; definite; specific; material; substantial
to say; to tell; to state; to do
to be moderate in; to be temperate in; to refrain (from doing); to withhold (an announcement, comment, etc.); to be beside; to be close by
to look down on; to make light of
no!; no no!; no, not at all
not at all; don't worry about it; forget about it
one's student (esp. a former one); one's pupil; one's disciple
to respond; to satisfy; to accept; to comply with; to apply for
nonchalantly; calmly; as if nothing happened
to gain fame; to make one's name
some; few; somewhat; to a certain extent; (arch.) many; (arch.) a lot
irritation; annoyance; frustration