not just once; more than once; many times; again and again
two times; twice; two degrees
to (an extent); up to; doesn't amount to doing ...; not significant enough to require ...; even if ...
little girl; maiden; young lady; female usually between 7 and 18 years old
pure heart; naivete; innocence
to guide; to lead; to show the way; to derive; to deduce
tsubo; traditional unit of land area, approx. 3.31 square meters; tsubo; traditional unit of fabric or paper area, approx. 9.18 square centimeters; tsubo; traditional unit of leather or tile area, approx. 918 square centimeters
to be found; to be discovered
just as (each) one likes; as (each) one pleases; as (each) one prefers; (each) in one's own way
painful; heartrending; trying; oppressive; suffocating; miserable
biological parent; real parent
inhuman; heinous; atrocious
admirable; commendable; praiseworthy; laudable; brave; heroic
keenly; deeply; calmly; quietly; fixedly (e.g. gazing, staring)
wanted; wished for; in need of; I want (you) to
first of all; in the first place; to begin with; for starters
to rub on; to rub against; to wipe on; to strike (a match)
otherwise; or else; if not
poor; pitiable; pathetic; pitiful
obi; kimono sash; paper wrapper on books, CDs, etc.; band; belt; cingulum
to conceal oneself; to hide; to endure; to bear; to stand
guidance; lead; guide; primer; influence; connections
to call in; to invite; to bring in
section of road that is curved on purpose as a defensive measure
end (of a street, hallway, etc.)
authority; expert; counter for messages, letters, notes, documents, etc.; understanding (esp. of male-female relations); tact; supernatural powers
sake cup; cup for alcoholic beverages
field of vision; view; one's outlook (e.g. on life); one's horizons
to be opposite; to face each other; to confront (an issue); to face
completely; absolutely; (not) at all; (not) a bit; earnestly; intently
to push someone (towards); to encourage someone
to press against; to push against; to force against; to foist on (task, responsibility); to impose (one's will)
to order; to command; to appoint
exchange; reciprocation; give-and-take; reply; riposte
pleasant; delightful; enjoyable; joyful; cheerful; amusing