secret intention; ulterior motive; kanji "heart" radical at bottom
feeling; mood; disposition; mental attitude; somewhat; slightly
Ming dynasty (China, 1368-1644)
visit (from abroad); introduction (from abroad); importation
half a ri (distance measure)
in the mountains; within the grounds of a temple
attentive; scrupulous; tactful; tasteful; smart
foster sibling; foster brother; foster sister
that year; same year; same age
to be wounded; to get injured; to get hurt feelings; to get damaged; to get chipped
hinoki cypress (Chamaecyparis obtusa); Japanese cypress
making; producing; appearance (attire, make-up, etc.); build; physique; sashimi
useless; vain; aimless; idle
land near a castle; castle town
location (of something); whereabouts; hiding place
sluice gate; water gate; flood gate
plans; arrangement; schedule; program; programme; expectation
to rank next to; to come after
chaos of war; war turmoil
taking advantage of (an opportunity); jumping on the bandwagon; taking passage (in); getting a lift; getting a ride
recovery; rescue; recapture
to run along; to run beside; to follow (a policy, plan, etc.); to act in accordance with; to meet (wishes, expectations, etc.); to satisfy
preface; introduction; preamble
to imitate; to copy; to mock; to trace; to forge
celebrating recovery from illness
clean sweep; purging; doing away with; eradication
to dart one's eyes about; to be surprised; to be bewildered; to be confused; to be flustered
impressions; thoughts; feelings; reactions
to show appreciation for (efforts, esp. by someone of equal or lower status); to thank for; to reward for
sincerely; earnestly; repeatedly; over and over; again and again
self-respect; prudence; not acting rashly; taking care of oneself; being careful with one's health
to make sure of; to ascertain; to confirm; to grasp
isn't it?; don't you think?; right?; surely; come on
return; coming back; second coming (e.g. of Christ); second advent; reincarnation
skin; hide; rind; peel; shell; sheath
with all one's strength; with might and main; as hard as one can