to be (in contrast to something that is not the case)
mutually; with each other; reciprocally; together
to take into one's possession; to receive; to take into one's care (e.g. person, pet); to take custody of; to leave; to go away
to be raised (e.g. child); to be brought up; to grow (up)
bonds (between people); (emotional) ties; relationship; tether; fetters
please; kindly; by all means; certainly; here you are; to give
to obey (an order, law, etc.); to abide by (a rule, custom, etc.); to follow (a person); to accompany; to go alongside (e.g. a river); to follow (e.g. a sign)
close; intimate; on good terms
to; for; from the standpoint of; as far as ... is concerned
uncomfortable; ill at ease; not feel at home
relief; reassurance; recognition of right to land ownership (by the shogunate, a feudal lord, etc.); (arch.) living safely surrounded by walls
speed; velocity; pace; velocity
to hang; to suspend; to lower; to reduce; to demote; to move back
behind; in the rear; in back
fleeting (glimpse, glance, etc.)
by the way; incidentally; sometimes; occasionally; precisely (at that time); exactly
don't you think?; indicates question
serious; honest; sober; grave; earnest; steady
slowly; quietly; steadily; soon; momentarily; before long
men and women; man and woman; both sexes; both genders
interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)
to tease; to make fun of; to poke fun at; to make a crack about; to chaff; to kid
duty; obligation; responsibility
reversal; return; return gift; return favour (favor); barb (on a fishing hook); mixture of soy sauce, sugar and mirin
clearing one's throat; cough
(your) daughter; young woman
answer; reply; response; answer; solution; result
to taste; to eat; to drink; to speak (of); to refer (to); to say
favourable; favorable; doing well; OK; all right
lover; sweetheart; boyfriend; girlfriend
to deepen; to heighten; to intensify
exaggeration; overstatement; saying too much; misstatement; slip of the tongue; gaffe
state of affairs (around you); situation; circumstances
above anything else; above all; more than anything; best; greatest; excellent
concrete; definite; specific; material; substantial
good; OK; all right; fine; very well; will do
royal capital; imperial capital
festival; feast; carnival
degree; amount; grade; standard; of the order of (following a number); about
mostly; nearly; practically; well-nigh; almost invariably; all but