to break the ice; to broach a subject; to bring up a topic
because; as; since; because of that; therefore; accordingly
speaking without thinking; words spoken without much thought
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that ...
future; (future) prospects; bringing (from abroad, another region, etc.); bringing about; giving rise to
candidate; contender; prospect; candidacy; candidature; nomination
government service; entering government service; finding a new lord or master to serve (of a ronin)
to come true (of a dream, wish, etc.); to be realized; to be fulfilled; to be granted; to be answered (of a prayer); to be requited (of love)
to shake one's head (in disagreement); to disagree; to refuse; to say no; to turn down (a request)
even though things may appear this way
previously; before; first; before (something or someone else); beforehand; in advance
(political) power; authority; influence
to threaten; to make threats
that far; so far; to that extent; stop!; not one step further!
and; besides; because; since; the thing is; for one thing
to lose; to miss (a chance, opportunity); to lose (a loved one); to be bereaved of; to concede (goals, points, etc.)
from the beginning; from scratch
one's own strength or effort; (by) oneself
to subsist; to keep on living
road; path; route; way; distance; journey; road (e.g. to victory)
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
moral way of life; correct path; moral principles
to be disconnected; to get out of place; to miss the mark; to get it wrong (e.g. guess, expectation); to be removed; to be excluded
bitter smile; wry smile; forced smile; strained laugh
to incline one's head to the side (in doubt); to tilt one's head to the side (in confusion); to be puzzled
to scratch; to perspire; to shovel; to paddle
by all means; at any cost; whether (one is) willing or not; willingly or unwillingly; on no account; by no means
to look at from a biased viewpoint; to look at with a prejudiced eye
to ask; to inquire; to blame (someone) for; to accuse of; to care about; to regard as important
valuation; appraisal; evaluation; appreciation; recognition; acknowledgement
unexpected; surprising; unanticipated; strange; unforeseen
(social) standing; status; identity; birth; one's circumstances; one's means
character (of a person); personality; disposition; characteristics; nature (of a thing, event, etc.)
ability; competency; talent; skill; capacity
judgment; judgement; divination; judgement
peace of mind; relief; (sense of) security; safety; assurance; confidence
counter for thin, flat objects (e.g. sheets of paper, plates, coins); counter for portions of gyōza or soba; counter for ranks; counter for wrestlers of a particular rank; counter for fields or rice paddies; counter for palanquin bearers
once; one time; one round; one game; one bout; one heat