distinction; difference (between two things); sense of propriety; proper conduct (according to social or moral norms); accountability; taking clear responsibility (for a fault or failing)
distorted; crooked; oval; elliptical shape; round, wooden container for cooked rice; oval coin
to wear a mask; to hide one's true intentions
in spite of; despite; although; nonetheless; nevertheless; but
impossible; incapable (of doing); incompetence; inability; impotence; having no solution (of an equation)
reproachful; resentful; spiteful
adult; grown-up; becoming an adult; coming of age; growing up (to be a man, woman)
eh?; what?; yes; that's correct; used for soft emphasis or to soften a statement or request; (arch.) strengthens a question, assertion, etc.
to marry (a woman); to take to wife; to take in marriage
foster sibling; foster brother; foster sister
point of tangency; point of contact; (electrical) contact; point of contact (between); connection
soon; before long; slowly; quietly; already; about time
... years old; age (of) ...
innocent look; nonchalant look; look of ignorance; air of innocence
to hold in one's arms (e.g. a baby); to embrace; to hug; to have (a thought or feeling); to hold; to harbour (suspicion, doubt, etc.)
regular; ordinary (e.g. session of parliament); established usage; precedent; regular practice
wife; Mrs; (arch.) wife of a nobleman; (arch.) consort (of the emperor) of the third rank (ritsuryō system)
as you were; return to your original position!; er, rather
without delay; smoothly; without a hitch
inexperienced; unfamiliar (with); unversed; lacking experience
pushing through (e.g. a proposal); bulldozing; doing something by force; arm-twisting
riot; rebellion; (media) uproar; brouhaha; feud; tussle
one-by-one; separately; every single; each and every; without omission
simplistic (thinking, idea, etc.); hasty
trouble; quarrel; difficulties; complication; tangle
special; particular; extraordinary; exceptional; especial
after this; from now on; hereafter; thereafter; since (then); after
avoiding committing oneself; noncommittal
to build; to construct; to erect; to build up (a reputation, position, fortune, etc.); to establish (a relationship, household, tradition, etc.); to lay (a foundation)
to pick a fight; to pick a quarrel
to pester someone (e.g. to buy something)
once; before; formerly; never yet; never before; first time
household items; furniture; furnishings; (arch.) bow and arrow
to surround; to encircle; to besiege; to lay siege to; to play (go, shogi, etc.)
3000; three thousand; many
to stand high in one's superior's favor and trust
next; secondly; subsequently
to keep; to preserve; to hold; to last; to endure; to keep well (food)
function; facility; faculty; feature
trembling with fear; in great fear; filled with trepidation; nervously; timidly