as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); still; all the same; even ... (e.g. "even a genius")
even; even if; even though; because of; on the grounds that
opposite side; bottom; rear; back; lining; inside; in the shadows
how; in what way; how (much); to what extent; however (much); no matter how
(one) matter; (one) item; (one) case
because ...; for ...; the reason being ...; as for ...; when it comes to ...; regarding ...
how; in what way; how about; questionable
inner palace (in Edo Castle); palace's ladies chambers; shogun's harem
force; strength; capability; ability; efficacy; effect; effort
to borrow; to have a loan; to rent; to hire
talk; speech; topic; subject; discussions; negotiation; rumor
to advance; to move forward; to carry forward (plans, work, etc.); to proceed with; to raise; to elevate
but; however; even; however; no matter how; ... or something; either ... or ...
new; novel; fresh; recent; latest; up-to-date
receiving; welcoming; going to meet; final call; call of fate; approach of death
to be awarded (e.g. a prize); to be given an award; to be gifted or endowed (e.g. with a talent); to be blessed (e.g. with a child); to be initiated (e.g. into a secret)
this; this one; this person; now; this point (in time); here; used to stress the subject of a sentence
one's dearest wish; Buddha's vow to save humanity
in comparison to; rather than
to desire; to wish; to beg; to request; to have something done for oneself
emperor; shogun; honored person (honoured); (another person's) wife
should (be); bound (to be); nock (of a bow); nock (of an arrow); nock-shaped grip (between thumb and forefinger); wooden frame on the tip of the mast of a Japanese ship that prevents the hawser from falling out
first of all; to begin with; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
in order to (e.g. meet goal); so that; take care (so as); hoping or wishing for something
acquaintance; making someone's acquaintance
to be frugal; to be sparing; to value; to hold dear; to regret (e.g. a loss); to feel sorry (for)
to use (a thing, method, etc.); to make use of; to use (a person, animal, puppet, etc.); to employ; to use (time, money, etc.); to spend
to request; to beg; to call; to order; to entrust to; to rely on
adds force or indicates command
to attack; to assault; to assail
(piece of) rope; ordinary method
to go; to move (in a direction or towards a specific location); to proceed; to take place; to pass through; to come and go; to walk
also; too; not ... either; (it's not possible) no matter what; although one might wish otherwise
exterior; outside; outer; external; lateral
to the limit; to the full; as much as possible; with all one's might
to receive; to take; to get somebody to do something; to have in one's pocket (a fight, match); to contract (a disease); to catch
to be due to; to be caused by; to depend on; to turn on; to be based on; to come from
good; OK; all right; fine; very well; will do