ancestor; forefather; foremother
to live (of humans); to reside; to inhabit; to dwell; to abide
(not) even once; (not) ever
and yet; even so; nonetheless; for all that
complete; whole; perfect; safe
to feel goodwill (towards); to wish someone well; to have a strong liking (for); to be emotionally involved
pressure; clamping; tightening; fastening
simultaneously striking one another (in kendo, etc.); draw; tie
to end; to be finished; to die; to perish; to do utterly; to do completely
practice; practising; exercises; manoeuvres; seminar (student debates, presentations, etc.); practicum
often; frequently; now and then; occasionally
to be away from home; to be out of the house
far; distant; distant (past); remote (in time); distant (relationship or kinship); having little to do (with someone); far (from something else in quality, degree, etc.)
conceptual; ideational; notional; theoretical; academic
protection; safeguard; shugo (Kamakura or Muromachi period military governor)
very; awfully; exceedingly; (not) at all; by no means; simply (cannot)
to play an instrument (esp. string instruments); to dance
like this; such; thus; in this way
(personal) appearance; (personal) grooming; essential skill; required knowledge
evening; night; nighttime
colouring; coloring; shade (of colour); flavour; nuance; feel
elegant; refined; polished; high-quality goods; first-class article
smiling; beaming; radiant; bright; cheerful
through a (computer, etc.) screen
mysterious; bewitching; alluring; enticing; enchanting
to charm; to attract; to fascinate; to entice
coexistence; living together
present (e.g. government, administration); current; existing
the person in question; prominent figure; distinguished person; that person
very; greatly; immense; enormous; serious; grave
to go through; to suffer; to experience (something unpleasant)
elegant; graceful; refined; leisurely; comfortable; easy
to interrupt (a story, etc.); to bend at the waist