surroundings; environs; circumference
some people; a few people; several people
relief; reassurance; recognition of right to land ownership (by the shogunate, a feudal lord, etc.); (arch.) living safely surrounded by walls
facial expression; countenance; look; appearance; expression (vocal, etc.)
near; close; beside; vicinity; proximity; besides
to empty; to remove; to move out; to clear out; to be away from (e.g. one's house); to leave (temporarily); to dawn
look; glance; stone (in the game of go)
to reach the point that; to come to be that; to turn into
equality (esp. of status); equal footing; equal terms
because of; on account of; regarding; per; apiece
honest; frank; candid; honestly; frankly
purposely (of something needless, unexpected or seemingly counterproductive, etc.); daringly (doing something); not necessarily; not particularly; (arch.) definitely not
surplus; margin; leeway; composure; placidity; complacency
calm; composed; leisurely
to ask a question; to begin to ask a question
one's line of sight; one's gaze; one's eyes (looking); glance; gaze; look
very; extremely; terrible; horrid; remarkable; extraordinary
thick; dull (blunt); viscous
to be amazed; to be shocked; to be astonished; to be astounded; to be disgusted; to be exasperated
the more ... the more ...; as; (arch.) while; (arch.) during; (arch.) because; (arch.) since
ignorance; innocence; stupidity
of course; certainly; naturally
rule; regulation; settlement; conclusion; habit; custom
always; all the time; never; usual; regular
timidly; nervously; hesitantly; trembling (with fear)
bow and arrow; weapon; arms
mark; target; object; subject; point (e.g. of argument)
to aim at (with a weapon, etc.); to be after (something or someone); to have an eye on; to aim for; to set up as a goal
to graze (e.g. bullet); to scratch; to touch lightly; to take a percentage; to exploit; to squeeze
flute; fife; pipe; whistle
to strike; to clap; to play drums; to abuse; to bash; to consult; to sound out
makings (of); aptitude; talent; nature; character; temperament
to compare; to make a comparison; to compete; to vie
equal; identical; the same; no different (to); just like; equivalent
contest of strength; trial of strength
weak; frail; delicate; tender; unskilled; weak (wine)
men and women; man and woman; both sexes; both genders
scornful laughter; ridicule; derision; sneer
to mix with; to be mixed; to be mingled
towards (a destination); for the purpose of; with the goal of; targeting (a group, a demographic)
popular person; favorite; favourite