Vocabulary

overdependence (on others; usu. one's fosterers or seniors); lack of self-reliance; presumed acceptance (of one's behaviour); presumed benevolence; attention-seeking (behavior)

admiration; appreciation; enjoyment; viewing (for pleasure)

return current; reflux; back flow

during

quay; wharf; jetty

face (of person)

(written) application; written request; petition

established fact; fait accompli

steam locomotive; steam train

seasonal word (in haiku)

pre-era; BC; BCE

tachibana orange (Citrus tachibana)

pause; suspension; rest; stoppage

imperial court; royal court

whole party; party as a whole

contention; competition; rivalry; quarrel

joint authorship; co-authorship; collaboration; joint work

message (delivered by the US president or a state governor); address

(teacher's) platform; podium; dais

condensation (of ideas, emotions, etc.); concentration

locality; local area; limited area

curve

iridescent colour

near relative

gold coin

goldfish (Carassius auratus)

bitterness; distress; pain; anguish; affliction

racing (of an engine); idling

socks; sock; stockings; stocking

warship; battleship

district; county

blessing; grace

Ebisu; god of fishing and commerce

pretending to respect (someone) while in fact staying distant; keeping at arm's length; giving a wide berth

valley (with a river running through it); gorge; ravine; canyon

geisha; professional female entertainer, usu. at traditional banquets

stage name

association; society

musical composition; tune

orchestra; band