before one knows; before one becomes aware of; unnoticed; unawares
very; extremely; terrible; horrid; remarkable; extraordinary
to open one's heart; to throw off reserve; to be frank
special; particular; extraordinary; exceptional; especial
to get better; to get well; to recover (from an illness); to be cured; to be restored; to heal
have to (verb); must (verb); is indispensable; absolutely necessary
admiration; being impressed; admirable; praiseworthy; astonishment; being appalled
dear (old); fondly-remembered; beloved; missed; nostalgic
divine protection; divine blessing; blessed; fortunate; monetary offering (to a temple or shrine); form of Edo period business tax
what do you want?; can I help you?
yaksha (Buddhist guardian deities sometimes depicted as demonic warriors)
to differ (from); to vary; to not be in the usual condition; to not match the correct (answer, etc.); to be different from promised; isn't it?
one's father; one's old man; middle-aged (or older) man; old man; one's boss; proprietor (of a restaurant, store, etc.)
to disclose; to divulge; to expose; to open (a grave); to dig out
as (i.e. in the role of); for (i.e. from the viewpoint of); apart from... (used to change the topic); even (e.g. "not even a single person"); thinking that...; trying to...
to stand; to rise; to find oneself (e.g. in a difficult position); to depart (on a plane, train, etc.)
next (e.g. "next April"); forthcoming; coming; to come; to arrive; to be due to
cremated remains (esp. the bones); ashes
distinction; difference; separate; different; exception; exclusion
place; location; room; space; basho; wrestling tournament
as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly
you (when referring to one's equals or inferiors)
sure; certain; reliable; trustworthy; If I'm not mistaken; If I remember correctly
western part of Japan (esp. Kyushu, but ranging as far east as Kinki); western nations (esp. India or Europe); thirty-three temples in the Kinki area containing statues of Kannon (Avalokitesvara); pilgrimage to the thirty-three temples sacred to Kannon
stronghold; citadel; headquarters
transforming oneself; taking on another form; disguising oneself; artificial fly (for fishing)
My goodness (expresses surprise, wonder, etc.); very; extremely
splendid; fine; praiseworthy; creditable; legal; legitimate
large; big; great; prominent; -sized; as big as; university
to inherit; to succeed; to take over
emperor; shogun; honored person (honoured); (another person's) wife
beautiful; pretty; lovely; sweet; pure (heart, friendship, etc.)
to hurt one's feelings; to rub someone the wrong way
(work) hard; unceasingly; strenuously; assiduously; busily; ardently
to have been decided (so) that; to have been arranged (so) that
always; all the time; never; usual; regular
father; dad; husband; you; he
that; the matter in question
complex; inferiority complex; complex (of buildings, facilities, etc.)