to be grieved at heart; to be troubled; to be worried; to trouble oneself (about something)
now (while the time is ripe); while one still can
you; presence (of a god, nobleman, etc.)
tasks; things to do; errand; business (to take care of); affairs; engagement
if so; in that case; in that situation
reassuring; stout-hearted; firm; courageous
to be saved; to be rescued; to escape harm; to be spared damage; to be helped; to be saved trouble
to be silent; to say nothing
consent; approval; acceptance; agreement; compliance
to face (each other); to be facing; to be directed toward (the future, etc.); to be in response to; to receive (a client, etc.); to compare with
cancellation; liquidation; resolution; reduction (e.g. of stress)
to decide to; to pretend that; to make a practice of doing; to make it a rule to
homeowner; head of a household
to borrow; to have a loan; to rent; to hire
maid; female servant; hostess (in a ryokan); waitress (in a traditional restaurant); (arch.) court lady
convenient; favorable; favourable; expedient; expedience
that; the matter in question
to agree; to decide upon; to enter into (a contract)
family circle; one's circle (of friends, co-workers, etc.); private matters; internal affairs; conservative (e.g. estimate); moderate
just (now); quite (near); unintentionally; subconsciously
hindrance; obstacle; harm; bad effect; sickness
deeply; keenly; severely; intently; carefully; closely
to be dispirited; to be dejected; to be disheartened; to lose heart
to become better; to improve
to rank next to; to come after
good luck; fortune; happiness; harvest; yield
to plan; to plot; to attempt (e.g. suicide, murder); to undertake (e.g. business); (arch.) to stand on tip-toes
contradiction; inconsistency
culture; civilization; civilisation; Bunka era (1804.2.11-1818.4.22)
absorption; suction; attraction
wind and snow; snowstorm; blizzard; hardships
to forge; to temper; to drill; to train; to discipline
to take someone (to some place); to take someone along; to lead someone away
that child; that kid; that boy; (arch.) you
cultivation; refinement; culture; education
abundant; plentiful; rich; wealthy; open (mind); relaxed
pure sake; full-bodied sake; pure
man of virtue; wise man; person of high rank; the four gentlemen (plum, chrysanthemum, orchid, and bamboo)