to be packed (with); to be full (space, schedule, etc.); to be blocked (road, pipe, nose, etc.); to be clogged; to shorten (width, interval, etc.); to shrink (shirt, word form, etc.); to be at a loss
to associate with; to keep company with; to go out with; to go along with; to follow someone's lead; to accompany someone
although; despite; whereas; while; if only; I wish
to shout; to cry; to scream; to clamor (for or against); to clamour (for or against)
outward; superficial; external; apparent
to make use of aizuchi; to back-channel; to throw in interjections to show that one is paying attention
irresponsible; perfunctory; lukewarm; half-baked; reasonable; moderate
irritation; annoyance; frustration
to approach; to draw near; to get close; to get acquainted with; to get closer to; to get to know
to approach; to draw near
seeming; giving the appearance of; giving one the feeling of
pet name; nickname; name used to indicate affection, intimacy, informality, etc.
to have a cramp; to twitch; to stiffen (of a face, expression); to freeze; to shrink (of skin, due to a scar); to tauten
samurai on horseback; (medieval) knight
long, slender and well-proportioned; smooth, continuous (movement)
to become tense; to be tightened; to become firm (e.g. body)
virile; tough; masculine; intense
looks; personal appearance; features
young; youthful; immature; green; low (number); small
impressive; striking; memorable; impactful
battle standard decorated with hanging strips of paper or leather; fireman's standard (Edo period)
long sword; minute hand (of a clock)
ancient oriental belt decoration; counter for swords
proof; evidence; certificate; license; to testify (usu. Christian religious context); enlightenment
aforementioned; above-mentioned
to entrust; to send (a message, etc.)
to be due to; to be caused by; to depend on; to turn on; to be based on; to come from
on the occasion of; circumstances; juncture
to count on; to expect; to put confidence in; to trust in; to depend on
to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe
original; unique; distinctive; independent; one's own; personal
to have; to possess; to own; to be endowed with
robber; mugger; robbery; burglary
to push in; to force into; to break in (e.g. into a house); to intrude
permission; approval; authorization; to permit; to authorize
to get; to earn; to understand; to comprehend; to receive something undesirable (e.g. a punishment); to get (ill)
control; management; supervision
investigation; examination; inquiry; enquiry; survey
your highness; your grace; your eminence