unexpected; contrary to expectations; by chance; casual
protection; defense; providence; amulet; charm
quiet and subdued in appearance; solemn; sad and depressed in manner; soft; gentle
to cast a shadow; to appear; to loom (of a threat, etc.); to manifest (of symptoms, etc.)
to support; to maintain; to bring up; to raise; to adopt (a child); to cultivate (a habit, a quality, etc.)
sentence-ending particle expressing doubt
to ask; to inquire; to blame (someone) for; to accuse of; to care about; to regard as important
confession; acknowledgement; confession of love; professing one's feelings; confession of sins (e.g. the confessional)
year; age; years; past one's prime; old age
to raise; to rear; to train; to teach; to promote the growth of; to nurture
on good terms with; on cordial terms with; getting along well with; to make friends with; to be good friends with; to get along with
husband; groom; (one's) son-in-law
confrontation; opposition; antagonism
manly; masculine; like a man
in a daze; absent-mindedly; dimly; hazily; with a roar (of flames); with a whoosh
funny; amusing; strange; odd; improper; unsuitable
sentimental; emotional; maudlin; mawkish
to charm; to attract; to fascinate; to entice
chance; start; cue; excuse; motive; impetus
to badger; to pester; to beg
daydream; fantasy; fancy; vision
consent; assent; understanding; agreement; comprehension; grasp
too much for one to handle; beyond one's capacity; unmanageable; uncontrollable; incorrigible; obstreperous
natural; right; proper; naturally; as a matter of course; rightly
defeat; loss; failing to live up to (one's name, looks, etc.); discount; loss (on a sale)
disposition; temperament; temper; nature
ability to get things done
skillful; skilled; proficient; flattery
songs with samisen accompaniment; musical performance
when push comes to shove; when needed; when necessity arises; when the moment arrives
to withdraw; to leave; to retire; to back down; to give up
to look on enviously while doing nothing; (lit.) to hold a finger in one's mouth
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
before very long; soon; someday; one of these days; sooner or later
announcement; publication; presenting; statement; communique; making known
to give up; to abandon (hope, plans); to resign oneself (to)
resignation; acceptance; consolation