to fall (of rain, snow, ash, etc.); to come down; to form (of frost); to beam down (of sunlight or moonlight); to pour in; to visit (of luck, misfortune, etc.)
at once; immediately; right now
to bear; to stand; to support; to withstand; to be fit for; to be equal to
which way; which direction; which one (esp. of two alternatives); who
target; object (of worship, study, etc.); subject (of taxation, etc.)
favorable treatment; favourable treatment; hospitality; warm reception; good treatment; hearty welcome
important person; strategic person; key figure
protection; defense; providence; amulet; charm
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
surface; face (i.e. the visible side of an object); front (of a building, etc.); obverse side (i.e. "head") of a coin; outside; exterior; appearance
to digest; to break down; to break to pieces; to be able to use; to be good at; to finish; to complete
hurdle; hurdle race; hurdles; hurdle; obstacle
absolutely; unconditionally; never (with neg. verb)
father; dad; husband; you; he
support; backing; patronage
setting a bad example to others
no need to guess; certainly
egregious; outrageous; too much; over the top
in that manner; like that
cold (to the touch); chilly; icy; (emotionally) cold; coldhearted; unfeeling
head (of a household, etc.); leader; owner; proprietor; subject (of a rumour, etc.); doer (of a deed); guardian spirit (e.g. long-resident beast, usu. with mystical powers)
parent; parents; dealer (in cards, mahjong, etc.); banker; founder; inventor; (pet) owner
biological child; one's own child
adopted child (usu. male); son-in-law
to love; to cherish; to show favouritism to; to be partial to; to fondle; to caress
that's true; of course; obviously
when it comes to ...; where ... is concerned; if it's the case that ...; if it turns out that ...; if it's true that ...
what did you just say (to me)?; what's that?
it's no big deal; it's nothing to fret about; it's not like it's the end of the world
to run counter to; to go against; to disobey; to infringe
to threaten; to menace; to frighten (into doing)
to speak to; to give a (something) talk to; to speak words of (something)
threat; bird-scaring device (scarecrow, gun, etc.)
to become frightened; to be frightened (of); to be scared (of)
inside the breast of one's clothing (esp. kimono); bosom; space between one's chest and outstretched arms; (one's) reach; heart (e.g. of a mountain); bosom (e.g. of nature)
clear; clearing (a bar, hurdle, etc.); overcoming; getting through; clearing (the ball); clearing (e.g. a checked box)
to endure; to keep out (e.g. rain); to pull through; to get over; to surpass; to outdo
captive; prisoner; victim (of love, etc.); slave (to one's lust, etc.)
in that way; like that; that way
common people; ordinary people; masses