to stand up straight; to stand on end (e.g. of hair); to have the creeps
distinguished family; noted family; family status in the Imperial Court; master (of a craft); expert
happiness; good fortune; luck; blessing
the defensive; passive attitude; passivity; the passive; passive voice; ukemi (the art of falling safely)
back (side); reverse; other side; inside; background; dark side (e.g. of society)
to succeed; to bear fruit
rather; better; instead; if anything
unselfish; selfless; disinterested
sprinkling water (to keep down dust, cool pavements, etc.)
villa; daimyo's suburban residence
flame; blaze; flames (of intense emotion, e.g. love, jealousy, anger); passion
to call in; to invite; to bring in
to offer (a suggestion, etc.); to propose (an idea, etc.); to approach with (a proposal, etc.)
indeed; really; absolutely; truly; actually; very
uneasy; unsure; unreliable; untrustworthy; (arch.) nervous; (arch.) impatient
cellar; cave; hole in the ground
disinheritance; disowning
suggestion; proposition; proposal; submission (of a bill); motion; proposal
one's mind; one's heart; one's intention
to spur on; to urge forward; to impel; to drive at high speed (e.g. a car)
cruelty; coldheartedness; relentless; ruthless
ogre; demon; spirit of a deceased person; ogre-like person (i.e. fierce, relentless, merciless, etc.); it (in a game of tag, hide-and-seek, etc.); Chinese "ghost" constellation (one of the 28 mansions); very
ought to do; have to do; must do; feel obliged to
being together; going together; matching (clothing); going together
to overflow; to brim over; to flood
to feel hot; to flush; to burn
tranquil; calm; restful; peaceful; quiet
state of things; state of affairs; condition; situation; circumstances
most part; greater part; majority
hostile party; enemy side
article; item; quality; flirtatiousness; coquetry
hills and fields; hill and dale
to be clear (of a sight, sound, colour, etc.); to be bright; to be clear-headed; to be alert; to look upbeat; to be perky; to master (a skill)
contract; compact; agreement
unhurriedly; leisurely; slowly; relaxedly; taking one's time
real condition; actual circumstances; actual state of affairs
exactly right!; indeed; damn straight