to scatter; to cause a shower of; to disperse; to distribute; to resolve (a symptom, condition, etc.); to relieve
just like; (virtually) no different from; (almost) the same as; as good as (e.g. dead, settled)
living thing; living creature; animal; life
fluttering; flapping; (arch.) flickering (light, flame, etc.); frill; piece of thin material
night watch; night sentry
truth; reality; seriousness; logical truth; printed style writing; star performer
senior (at work or school); superior; elder; older graduate; progenitor; old-timer
life; life force; lifetime; lifespan; most important thing; foundation
my goodness!; oh my!; oh dear!
live coals (for firelighting); cause (of disturbance, conflict, etc.); trigger
woven mat (esp. one made of straw); (arch.) seat
covering which protects against frost
midwinter; cold season; coldest days of the year
tree peony (Paeonia suffruticosa); moutan; wild boar (meat)
trembling (with fear, anger, etc.); shivering (with cold); shaking; quivering
after a short time; in a short while; a short time later
keenly; deeply; calmly; quietly; fixedly (e.g. gazing, staring)
service; duty; business; Buddhist religious services
soft sound; dampening (of sound)
regrettable; vexing; upsetting; unthinkable; wholly unexpected
to be much obliged (to someone); to receive favor (favour); to be indebted; to be grateful
teacher (to whom one owes a debt of gratitude); mentor; one's former teacher
to pry; to prize; to prise
harsh (taste, feeling, etc.); acrid; sharp (language, question, etc.); biting; nasty; gross
painful; bitter; tough; difficult; cruel; harsh
assistance; support; subsidy; supplement; auxiliary; subsidiary
fairness; openness; impartiality; Komeito (Japanese political party)
having to be; must be; should be; ought to be
under custody; under supervision; undecided match; draw; tie
explanation (of a text, phrase, etc.); lecture; explanation (in a pompous fashion); (long-winded) lecture; (arch.) storytelling
abundant (grain) crop; good harvest
yours sincerely; respectfully yours
one's heart; one's mind; one's intentions
judgment; judgement; decision; verdict