all; altogether; entirely; exactly like; just like; spitting image of
first (of all); firstly; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
water (esp. cool, fresh water, e.g. drinking water); fluid (esp. in an animal tissue); liquid; flood; floodwaters; water offered to wrestlers just prior to a bout
to be solved; to be resolved; to loosen; to come untied; to be removed (of restrictions); to be lifted (e.g. a ban)
direct; immediate; personal; firsthand
to raise; to bring to (someone's attention); to appeal to (reason, emotions, etc.); to work on (one's emotions); to complain; to sue (a person)
scary; frightening; eerie; dreadful
physician in private practice; (arch.) town doctor; (arch.) doctor who served the townspeople (as opposed to the emperor, a daimyo, etc.)
the present; present time; as of; present tense; this world; this life
favorable reception; good reputation; popularity
vice-minister (Meiji period); undersecretary
tide; current; sea water; opportunity; chance
village; hamlet; countryside; country; home (of one's parents, etc.); hometown
starring (in a film, play, etc.); playing the leading part