to keep watch; to stand guard
order; command; decree; (software) instruction; statement
original story; original version; this volume
protagonist; main character; hero(ine) (of a story); head of household
to serve; to work for; to attend
not necessarily; not entirely; not altogether
extra; more; unnecessary; needless; all the more; even more
to be (in contrast to something that is not the case)
probably isn't (doesn't, won't, etc.); don't (doesn't) intend to; intend not to; must not; (when used in an imperative sentence) don't
of course; certainly; naturally
to pass through; to pass by; to pass (of time); to elapse; to have expired; to have ended; to exceed
descriptive poetry; epic poem
chief; main; principal; main secondary or supporting role (in kyogen)
development; growth; development (of a situation, story, etc.); advancement; playing around; having an active sex life
origin; source; history; originally; from the start; by nature
here and there; in places
it's OK to ...; it's best to ...; it's alright to ...
methodical; precise; meticulous; wooden post that has been carved to have a rounded corner with grooves running along either side of it
liked; well-liked; in love (with); loved; faddism; eccentricity
dot; spot; mark (in an exam, etc.); grade; point (in a game); score; point (in geometry)
originally; essentially; naturally; in the first place; to begin with
in spite of; nevertheless; although; despite; no matter the; regardless of
to beg; to request; to beseech; to implore; to entreat
(not so) much; (not) very
to be used up (e.g. one's savings); to dwindle away; to be wasted (time, effort, etc.)
just a minute; small quantity
rusty color produced when black or purple clothes fade
(social) class; rank; grade
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
to add (numbers); to add (something); to top up (with something); to take care of (e.g. one's business)
persistently; slowly; hesitantly; irresolutely
cultivation; refinement; culture; education
to raise; to lift; to boost; to enhance
contents; content; substance; matter; detail; import