to use one's influence; to pull strings; to take measures; to make the necessary preparations
relief; reassurance; recognition of right to land ownership (by the shogunate, a feudal lord, etc.); (arch.) living safely surrounded by walls
regret; chagrin; mortification; freedom from obstructive thoughts
(one's) life is not in danger; not life-threatening
many; numerous; various; large number of
to refuse; to reject; to decline; to prevent (from doing); to deny (e.g. access); to block
thunderous; rumbling; thunderously; rumblingly
to blow violently; to sweep over; to devastate
putting one's life on the line; staking one's life (on); risking one's life; life and death situation
opponent; rival; adversary; menace; danger; threat
blade; sword; forged blade; wavy pattern on forged blades; sharpness; unhulled rice
to hold fast; to protect to the end
in spite of; nevertheless; although; despite; no matter the; regardless of
to take part in; to be a party to; to side with; to support; to agree with
to be suspected (of); to be under suspicion (of)
no; nay; well; er; you're welcome; not at all
becoming red hot; red heat; scorching heat; running high (of emotions); burning (with passion, enthusiasm, etc.)
to gouge; to hollow out; to greatly perturb; to cause emotional pain; to get to the bottom of things; to relentlessly bring the truth to light
plan; trick; plot; stratagem; scheme; trap
to leave (in someone's keeping); to put (in someone's care); to put (someone) in charge of; to leave (a matter) in someone's hands; to lean on; to put one's weight on
unpleasant; disgusting; loathsome; shameful; scandalous
obstacle; hindrance; impediment; nuisance; bore; burden
peace; security; tranquility; tranquillity
to plan; to attempt; to plot; to conspire; to aim for; to strive for
to say no more; to sink into silence
to accept (e.g. an explanation); to be satisfied (with); to assent (to)
moreover; furthermore; nevertheless; and yet
to fit into (a box, frame, category, etc.); to be contained within; to settle down (into); to be installed (in one's rightful place); to settle into (one's position); to take up (a post)
execution; carrying out; performance; lead monk performing various tasks in a temple
crisis; critical situation; emergency; pinch
quick; fast; rapid; swift; prompt; streamlined
dealing with; coping with
ceiling; ceiling price; (price) ceiling
to look up (at); to look up to; to respect; to ask for (e.g. guidance); to seek; to depend on
agreement; consent; same opinion; same view; same meaning
same; similar; (just) like; equal
emphatic verbal prefix; humble verbal prefix
to go by; to go past; to run (between; of a rail service, bus route, etc.); to operate (between); to go indoors; to go into a room; to penetrate
the more ... the more ...; as; (arch.) while; (arch.) during; (arch.) because; (arch.) since
influence; clout; leverage
lull; breathing spell; respite; remission (of an illness); becoming stable