a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
moving about; stirring about
to pattern after; to liken to; to imitate
conclusion from reasoning, judgement or calculation based on something read or heard; reason; cause; meaning; circumstances; situation
now that you say that; now that you mention it
expression; presentation; representation; notation
clear; obvious; evident; bright; light
tatami mat (esp. as a measure of room size, either 1.82 sqm or 1.54 sqm)
interval; period of time; among; between; good opportunity; chance
little girl; maiden; young lady; (arch.) female between 17 and 20 years old (ritsuryo period)
to desire; to wish; to beg; to request; to have something done for oneself
to stick through; to force through; to spread throughout; to thoroughly diffuse; to make a path between two points; to proceed in a logical manner; to let pass
nonsense; no meaning; meaningless
hostility; antagonism; opposition
the more ... the more ...; as; (arch.) while; (arch.) during; (arch.) because; (arch.) since
generosity; magnanimity; tolerance; length and capacity; measures
narrow; confined; small; limited; narrow-minded; confining
obedient; meek; docile; honest; frank; upfront (about one's feelings)
satisfying; pleasing; gratifying
proximity; nearness; soon; nearby
no objection; nothing to criticize; nothing to criticise
individual; private person; personal; private
position; situation; viewpoint; standpoint; point of view
rambunctious kid; wild kid; hooligan; rowdy; roughneck
trouble; hardship; difficulty; anxiety; worry; concern
happiness; good fortune; luck; blessing
to grant (request, wish); to answer (prayer); to fulfill (conditions); to meet (requirements)
present condition; existing state; status quo; current state
indescribable; inexpressible; unspeakable; indefinable; nobody can tell
complex; complicated; intricate; mixed (feelings)
state of mind; mental state; mental attitude
so much; so often; oh, yes!; that's it; that's right; quite
to entangle; to entwine; to pick a quarrel; to find fault; to be involved with; to be influenced by
transfer; transport; removal
seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity
while it may be true that; just because; nevertheless; not necessarily
defense; defence; guard; policing; security
thick; deep; kind; cordial; abundant
home country; one's own country; suzerain country (from the perspective of the vassal state); colonizing country; country of one's ancestors; this country
shorthanded; short of hands; undermanned; insufficient (stock, money, etc.); in short supply; low
hiding place; hideout; refuge; retreat; hideaway
strenuous effort; earnestness; seriousness
recovery; rescue; recapture
anxiety; uneasiness; worry; apprehension; fear; insecurity
genuine; real; full-scale; full-blown; full-fledged; professional