story; tale; talk; discussion
to have the privilege of doing
bewilderment; perplexity; embarrassment; confusion
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
signalling with the eyes; exchanging looks; winking
to ask a big favour; to ask unreasonable things; to be unreasonable
censure; denunciation; (verbal) attack; blaming
painful; being sorry; feeling sorry
to bring to naught; to bring to nought; to abuse (esp. another's kindness); to empty; to clear
mutually; with each other; reciprocally; together; both
to forgive and forget; to let bygones be bygones; to sweep under the carpet; to wipe the slate clean
unexpected; unforeseen; inconceivable
(for the) first time; something used (worn, etc.) for the first time; new item; first of the season (crop, fruit, etc.)
to meet (someone of higher status); (arch.) to be recognized (esp. by someone of higher status); (arch.) to be visible; (arch.) to be seen
to look after; to take care of; to be put in charge of; to be given responsibility for; to withhold (an announcement); to reserve (judgment)
to give one's name (as); to introduce oneself (as); to claim to be; to call oneself; to reveal oneself (as); to admit to being
to cut (grass, hair, etc.); to mow; to clip; to trim; to prune; to shear
feeling; mood; disposition; mental attitude; somewhat; slightly
stern; grave; austere; strict (e.g. security); severe; firm
just as; in the act of; as soon as; at the moment that
lively; vigorous; sprightly; animated; vivid
older sister; elder sister
to be much obliged (to someone); to receive favor (favour); to be indebted; to be grateful
to add (to); to add on; to append
with a friendly grin; smilingly
beyond that point; after that
to get lost; to lose one's bearings; to be puzzled; to be perplexed; to be tempted; to be seduced
uncomfortable; ill at ease; not feel at home
at any rate; anyhow; anyway; in any case; because; as you know
Lord; Sir; state minister (under the ritsuryo system); (arch.) you (in reference to someone of lower status)
post; official position; managerial position; executive position
entering; setting (of the Sun); containing; content; income; beginning
elder sister; effeminate man
Queen Mother; Empress Dowager
rest; break; recess; intermission
on the same occasion; at the same time; coincidentally; along with; partly (to do, for)
person with whom to speak; someone to talk to; companion; advisor; adviser