father; father (e.g. of a discipline); pioneer (e.g. of field of research); God; Father
the one before last; two generations, etc. previous
grandfather; old man; kyogen mask used for the role of an old man
how things should be; the way something ought to be; ideal state; ideal form
sincere; earnest; serious
at once; immediately; right now
to loosen; to slacken; to relax (attention, efforts, etc.); to let down (one's guard); to relax (a rule); to ease (e.g. restrictions)
thin-culmed dwarf bamboo (growing in clusters); Japanese transverse bamboo flute (high-pitched; usu. with seven holes); sliver (strand of loose fibers)
graduation; completion (of a course); moving on (from); outgrowing (something); leaving (a group, company, etc.); quitting
what did you just say (to me)?; what's that?
bright and beautiful; gorgeous; showy; prosperous; flourishing; thriving
to wear; to be dressed in; to have on
make-up; makeup; cosmetics; decoration; dressing; veneer
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); just like (someone)
speech and conduct; words and actions; words and deeds; behavior; behaviour; manners
to be fascinated (by); to be captivated by; to be enchanted by; to gaze admiringly at; to watch in fascination
pride (in one's achievements, possessions, etc.); self-praise; boast
graceful; ladylike; modest; gentle; polite; quiet
closeted maiden; carefully raised girl from a well-to-do family
pretty; lovely; clean; clear; completely; entirely
bride; (one's) daughter-in-law; wife
to receive; to take; to get someone to do something; to have in one's pocket (a fight, match); to contract (a disease); to catch
cruel; merciless; pitiless; tragic; horrible; terrible
wow!; oh!; yeah!; alright!; waah!; boohoo!
readiness; (mental) preparedness; resolution; determination; resignation (to one's fate)
old tale; folk tale; legend; reminiscence
never mind that; don't worry about that; listen up
to say to each other; to exchange (jokes, comments, etc.); to quarrel; to dispute
close; intimate; on good terms
dry cough; hacking cough; intentional cough (e.g. to get someone's attention)
polite; courteous; hospitable; careful; handled with great care; treated with attention
declining; refusal; rejection; announcement; notice
to have the privilege of doing
in a subdued voice; in undertones; in a whisper; in a mumble; in a murmur
about; roughly; generally; on the whole; completely; quite
I see; that's right; indeed
because; the reason is; if you want to know why
wife; garnish (esp. one served with sashimi); trimmings; accompaniment; side (remark)
to marry (a woman); to take to wife; to take in marriage
objection; refutation; rebuttal; counterargument
concession; conciliation; compromise