self-willed; (doing or saying things) to suit one's own convenience; oblivious to the convenience of others
seal; to seal (e.g. a letter); to affix a seal; to seal up
pongee; soft thin cloth woven from raw silk
trouble; difficulty; hospitality; treatment; treat
well-bred; of good upbringing
noted family; noble family; prestigious school, organization, business, etc.
marriage of an Imperial princess to a subject
to be fated to; be linked by fate
to bloom; to blossom; to become lively (esp. of conversation); to become animated; to experience a golden age
well done!; good job!; good work!; you did it!; bravo!
having a poor endgame; missing at the last turn
to put to use; to make good use of; to exploit
desire for revenge; vengeful thought
miko; shrine maiden; young girl or woman (trad. an unmarried virgin) who assists priests at shrines; medium; sorceress; shamaness
convention; tired tradition; old custom
indigenousness; being native (to a region); settling (of people); native; indigenous; aboriginal
signboard; sign; draw; attraction; reputation (of a shop); name
occupation; profession; job; vocation; trade; calling
children born of multiple birth (e.g. twins, triplets, etc.)
settlement (of affairs); remedial measures; cleaning up afterwards
to contract; to undertake; to take over; to take responsibility for
to keep secret; to conceal
first cry of a newborn baby
how can (one) do something
in accordance with plans; just as planned
contribution (furthering a goal or cause); services (to a cause)
re-education; retraining; in-service training
to walk; to go on foot; to tread (a figurative path); to follow; to advance towards (e.g. a solution); to set out (e.g. on the path to destruction, ruin, etc.)
harmonious; peaceful; happy; amicable; smooth; free from trouble
mistress; kept woman; concubine
ought to do; have to do; must do; feel obliged to
setting the table; laying the table; setting up; getting one's ducks in a row; running interference
godsend; lifesaver; timely offer; windfall
when push comes to shove; when needed; when necessity arises; when the moment arrives
someone else's hands; someone else's possession; hand (worker); aide; labor; labour
contrivance; managing (to raise money); one's financial condition
shallow; superficial; thoughtless; short-sighted; foolish; silly
inconsistency; discord; conflict; discrepancy; contradiction; failure
suspicious glance; suspicious look; suspicious expression