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
to stare in wonder; to be amazed
surely; certainly; without doubt
to lift up; to hold up; to give; to offer; to devote; to sacrifice
(distant) future; future existence; world beyond the grave; future (tense)
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
from now on; after this; in the future; from here; from this point
end; ending; close; end of (one's) life; death
lonely (e.g. person, feeling); lonesome; desolate; deserted; sad; lacking
painful; heartrending; trying; oppressive; suffocating; miserable
sky; the air; weather; far-off place; distant place; state of mind; feeling
marriage partner; spouse; wife-to-be; husband-to-be; future spouse
still; as yet; (not) yet; more; (more) still; at least
overbearing; coercive; pushy; forcible; high-handed
to change; to switch; to change over (to); to renew
easily; readily; quickly; lightly (seasoned food, applied make-up, etc.); plainly; simply
one's confidant; trusted friend; trusted retainer
medium (size); average (grade, level, etc.); in; within; during; while; currently (doing)
leading; foremost; preeminent; outstanding; one of the best
distinguished family; famous family; noble family; prestigious organization (company, school, etc.)
(your) daughter; young woman; daughter of a good family
man; male; fellow; guy; male lover; boyfriend
losing one's nerve; feeling awkward; feeling timid; feeling hesitant; feeling nervous; feeling diffident
innocent; childlike; guileless; free of malice; thoughtless; simple-minded
sharp (knife, claws, etc.); pointed; sharp (pain, tone, etc.); acute; keen (intuition, sense of smell, etc.); acute
one blow; one hit; one stroke; summiting on the first attempt (oft. without prior knowledge about the route; in climbing); on-sight; flashing
to resonate emotionally (with one); to strike a chord; to be gut-wrenching
to (make something) quiver; to shake; to tremble; to vibrate
easy; simple; easygoing; lighthearted; simplistic
pardon; forgiveness; tolerance; leniency; mercy; going easy (on someone)
cutting in two with a single stroke; taking decisive action; dealing with decisively; cutting the (Gordian) knot
reality; actuality; hard fact
to thrust at someone (e.g. a weapon); to point (a gun, knife, etc.) at; to hold up threateningly to (someone's face); to present forcefully (demand, document, etc.); to confront someone with (evidence, facts, etc.); to force upon
choice; selection; option
result; consequence; consequently; as a result; as a result of; following
duty; responsibility (incl. supervision of staff); liability; onus
objection; refutation; rebuttal; counterargument
to try; to attempt; to have a go (at)
to find a clear solution; to come to a clean decision; to give a clear explanation; to divide exactly (without remainder); to divide evenly
cold-hearted; callous; unfeeling; insentient (objects); insensate; inanimate
relatives; one's family; friends; members of the same organization; followers; henchmen
to have been decided (so) that; to have been arranged (so) that; to be the result (of); to be the outcome; to be the reason (for)
comparatively; relatively; fairly; rather; pretty; unexpectedly
end; finish; bound; limit; delivery date (of a futures contract); finale (of a noh song); end of an act (in jōruri or kabuki)