as usual; as always; as before; as ever; still
joy; delight; rapture; pleasure; gratification; rejoicing
to pull apart; to separate; to have a lead over; to pull ahead of; to outdistance
anxiety; uneasiness; worry; apprehension; fear; insecurity
relief; reassurance; recognition of right to land ownership (by the shogunate, a feudal lord, etc.); (arch.) living safely surrounded by walls
greeting; greetings; speech (congratulatory or appreciative); address; reply; response; revenge
interview (e.g. for a job)
manners; courtesy; etiquette
to discern (e.g. right from wrong); to discriminate; to distinguish; to know (manners, one's place, etc.); to understand; to bear in mind
good outward appearance; looking nice; being attractive; making a fine show
white hair; grey hair; gray hair
human nature; human heart; public feeling; people's sentiments; consciousness; awareness
unique; rare; exceptional; unparalleled; incomparable
office (e.g. the Oval Office)
outward appearance; exterior appearance; outward show; looks
true feelings; real intention; one's heart; one's right mind; one's senses; one's conscience
courteous reception; honorable treatment; honourable treatment
ownership; dominion; ownership rights; proprietorship; property rights
person concerned; interested party; related party
agreement; consent; same opinion; same view; same meaning
to pick up; to adopt (e.g. a proposal); to accept; to take away; to confiscate; to deliver (a baby)
change; modification; alteration; revision; amendment
to offer; to propose; to suggest; to put forward; to request; to ask (for)
retiring from military service
new; newly made; newly-built ship; new boat; unmarried woman of about 20; newly-married woman
to shine out far and wide
streamline shape; aerodynamic shape
undefeated; unbeatable; invincible
to send; to dispatch; to despatch; to bestow (favour, etc.); to grant (e.g. pardon)
messenger; envoy; emissary
to visit; to call on; to arrive (season, time, situation, etc.); to come; (arch.) to make a sound; (arch.) to send a letter
to flap (wings); to spread one's wings; to go out into the world
life; lifetime; career; for life; all one's life; throughout one's life
box; case; car (of a train, etc.); shamisen case; shamisen; public building; community building
gem; jewel; precious stone
to take the lead; to lead a group; to be in the vanguard