topic; subject; much talked about; topical; in the news
to make sure of; to assure oneself of; to see with one's own eyes; to ascertain
degree (angle, temperature, scale, etc.); counter for occurrences; strength (of glasses); glasses prescription; alcohol content (percentage); alcohol by volume; extent
nakedness; nudity; bareness; nakedness; being penniless; concealing nothing
to peek (through a keyhole, gap, etc.); to look down into (a ravine, etc.); to peek into (a shop, bookstore, etc.); to sneak a look at; to take a quick look at; to peep (through a telescope, microscope, etc.); to stick out (a scarf from a collar, etc.)
lodging; inn; house; home; home of a servant's parents (or guarantor, etc.)
I'm sorry to have kept you waiting
cooking; cookery; cuisine; dealing with something; handling; administration
being on duty; person on duty
keep up your strength; chin up!
relationship of mutual trust; fiduciary relation
nata; sturdy broad-bladed knife, used in woodcraft and hunting (often with a rectangular blade)
handsome man; man's looks; good looks; manliness
to be popular (esp. with the opposite sex); to be well liked; to be pampered (spoiled, doted upon, etc.); to be welcomed
generous; soft-hearted; having a good personality
companion; company; tritagonist
elegant; graceful; refined
saying something (to someone); greeting; approaching (someone)
anyone; anybody; everyone; everybody; whoever
break in the rain; waiting for a break in the rain
unexpected; unscheduled; unforeseen; unplanned
brave; valiant; gallant; stirring; vigorous; rousing
spine; line of the backbone; seam down the back (of clothing)
to loosen; to slacken; to relax (attention, efforts, etc.); to let down (one's guard); to relax (a rule); to ease (e.g. restrictions)
how about ...?; I wonder; I don't know
way of asking; way of listening; listener
change; variation; variety; diversity; inflection; declension
in a positive sense of the word; in the best sense of the word; in a good way
detached building; solitary house; room detached from main house; separation from; loss of interest in; independence of
whole life; a lifetime; all through life; (the only, the greatest, etc.) of one's life
bachelorhood; spinsterhood; celibacy; living apart from one's family; living alone; person who lives alone
amount necessary to fill a container (e.g. cupful, spoonful, etc.); drink (usu. alcoholic); full; one squid, octopus, crab, etc.; one boat; fully; to capacity
to be interested in; to take an interest in; to care about
fate; destiny (esp. as a mysterious force that binds two people together); relationship (e.g. between two people); bond; family ties; affinity; opportunity
swordsman; swordswoman; fencer
task; (doing a) bit of work; difficult task; hard work
presentiment; premonition; hunch; to have a premonition; to have a hunch
fruitless effort; wasted effort; abortive scheme; futility