to defend against; to protect against; to prevent; to avert; to avoid
to constrict one's chest; to wring one's heart; to wrench one's heart
have to (verb); must (verb); is indispensable; absolutely necessary
to summon courage; to be brave
hot spring; onsen; hot spring resort; hot spring spa
common carp (Cyprinus carpio); koi carp
stool (stood on to reach high objects); small stepladder; (fig.) stepping stone
the end; closing; being done for; that's it; that's enough; that's all
finish; finishing; finishing touches
anyway; by the way; incidentally; well; to change the subject
to shut oneself in (e.g. one's room); to be confined in; to be filled with (emotion, enthusiasm, etc.); to fill the room (of a gas, smell, etc.); to be heavy with (e.g. smoke); to be muffled (e.g. voice); to hold (a castle, fortress, etc.)
I'm told; is what I heard; is how it is, apparently; is what they said
to part (usu. of people); to part from; to separate (of a couple); to break up; to lose (e.g. one's mother); to be bereaved
no, not like that (but like this)
method of bringing up; method of raising
expression of love; showing love
excess; surplus; superabundance; overabundance
before one knows; before one becomes aware of; unnoticed; unawares
inner thoughts; real intention; at heart; deep down; inner center (centre)
lingering attachment; lingering affection; regret; reluctance; ruefulness
direction; orientation; suited to; suitable for; tendency; inclination
ice house; ice room; cold room
topic; subject; much talked about; topical; in the news
to approach; to draw near; to be imminent; to press (someone for something); to urge; to compel
pure heart; naivete; innocence
tradition; legend; folklore
first part; first volume; prequel
malicious; vicious; malignant; shoddy; inferior; poor-quality
to get mad; to be highly offended; to get pissed off; to get angry; to lose one's cool
errand; mission; messenger; bearer; familiar spirit; use
it's been a long time; long time no see
glass (drinking vessel); glass (material); glasses (eyewear)
consent; assent; agreement; understanding; comprehension; grasp
to compete with; to argue with; to quarrel
same trade; same business; same profession
out of the blue; all of a sudden; without warning; unexpectedly
to support; to prop; to sustain; to hold at bay; to stem; to check
moving tale; impressive tale
blood relationship; blood relative
orphan; person without friends