preparations for a journey
to advance; to move forward; to carry forward (plans, work, etc.); to proceed with; to raise; to elevate
protection; safeguard; shugo (Kamakura or Muromachi period military governor)
prison officer; corrections officer; penal officer; prison guard; jailor; warder
upper half of the body; upper body
in accordance with; according to; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)
transfer; transport; removal
to well up (of tears, anger, joy, etc.); to surge up (within oneself); to rise; to feel nauseated; to feel sick
one's circumstances; environment; situation (in life)
accompanying; travelling together; traveling together; same bank
to approach; to draw near
to shake; to sway; to waver
anxiously; with anxious looks; with anxiety
indifferent; half-hearted; dispirited; listless
coolness; calmness; composure; all right; fine; OK
to lose heart; to lose motivation
degree; extent; (health) condition; state of health; adjustment; moderation; addition and subtraction
small quantity; small amount; narrowmindedness
face; mask; face guard; (in kendo) striking the head; surface (esp. a geometrical surface); page; aspect
at the most; at best; to the utmost; as much as possible; as much as one can
insertion; letter drop; things sent to a prisoner; supply of provisions, refreshments, etc. to someone carrying out a task
stand; stall; booth; kiosk; store
underwear; undergarment; underclothes; lingerie
one's own expense; out-of-pocket expense
to beg; to pester; to plead; to coax; to hound; to importune
flour; meal; powder; dust
to make narrower; to shut (an umbrella); to shrug (one's shoulders); to purse (one's lips)
to have a feeling (that); to have a sensation (that)
means of making contact; intermediary; go-between; connections; influence; pull
to knit one's brows (in discomfort, unease, disapproval, etc.); to raise one's eyebrows; to frown; to scowl
after this; from now on; hereafter; thereafter; since (then); after
now that you say that; now that you mention it
to work hard; to sweat; to wash off one's sweat
another; different; something else
sure to ...; certain to ...; bound to ...; it's natural that ...
being appointed; bearing entrusted responsibilities
achievement; attainment; accomplishment; realization