from the standpoint of; as a matter of (e.g. fact); aboard (a ship or vehicle); on top of; first volume (e.g. book); superior quality; best
national politics; political situation; statecraft; body politic
core; heart (of the matter); point; crux; kernel
to engage in; to participate in; to take part in; to be involved in
head; brains; intellect; understanding
to step back; to move back; to withdraw (from the presence of a superior); to leave; to resign; to retire
same; similar; (just) like; equal
important; momentous; essential; principal; major
to succeed in doing; to manage to do; to finish doing
light (i.e. not heavy); feeling light (i.e. offering little resistance, moving easily); light (i.e. of foot); effortless; non-serious; minor; slight
slight bow (as a greeting or sign of gratitude); nod; salutation; consideration; thoughtfulness
to continue; to keep up; to keep on
to say; to be called; to do
with trouble; at great pains; rare; valuable; kind; generous
mutually; with each other; reciprocally; together; both
discussion; talk; tête-à-tête; conference
from afar; over a great distance; all the way
to go; to come; to turn out (at a meeting, event, etc.); to show up; to make your way to
to be effective; to be fruitful; to be worthwhile; to be worth; to be rewarded; to pay off
delightful; joyous; joyful; happy; desirable; welcome
without change; as is; just like; extremely similar; immediately; just after
to say; to speak; to tell; to talk
difficult to ...; hard to ...
count; earl; chief official of the Department of Worship; (arch.) eldest brother; Brazil; Brazilian
to ask; to inquire; to blame (someone) for; to accuse of; to care about; to regard as important
prince; subordinate Kumano shrine
brother-in-law (spouse's younger brother or younger sister's husband); younger stepbrother
how; in what way; how about
to lose one's way; to get lost; to waver; to hesitate; to give into temptation; to lose control of oneself
somewhat; to some extent; to some degree; some; part; portion
expression; look; countenance; face
to be saved; to be rescued; to escape harm; to be spared damage; to be helped; to be saved trouble
(just) making sure; just to be sure; just in case; for caution's sake
at the present time; as of now; at this time
Lord; Sir; state minister (under the ritsuryo system); (arch.) you (in reference to someone of lower status)
eldest daughter; first-born daughter
young lady of noble birth; princess (esp. in Western contexts, tales, etc.); girl; small; cute; (arch.) prostitute
to the last; persistency; thoroughness