this is why; that is the reason why; it is the case that; so; thus; with that
woman; female; feminine gender
to stretch; to extend; to straighten out; to be flattened; to spread (of paint, cream, etc.); to stretch out (e.g. of a hand); to extend
to grow up; to become an adult; to become big; to grow in size
to cross over; to cross; to pass through; to exceed; to surpass; to be more (than)
listen!; you see; mind you; remember
to cross over (e.g. mountain); to go across; to get over (e.g. hardship); to pass time (e.g. a winter); to surpass; to be better than; to move house
the more ... the more ...; as; (arch.) while; (arch.) during; (arch.) because; (arch.) since
mess; sorry state; -ways; -wards; in the act of ...; just as one is ...
brave; valiant; gallant; stirring; vigorous; rousing
agile; nimble; casual (clothing); light (e.g. luggage); carefree; with limited responsibility
to marry (of a woman); to get married (to); to marry into (a family); (arch.) to have sexual intercourse
to pass; to pass on; to give (something) a miss; to cut it out; to knock off (for the day); to let the matter drop
graceful; ladylike; modest; gentle; polite; quiet
long hair (usu. of a man)
to suit; to match; to become; to be like
without; but if; otherwise; or else
daughter; girl (i.e. a young, unmarried woman)
flower arrangement; floral art; ikebana
tea ceremony; Way of Tea; sadō
to have a taste for; to be fond of; to enjoy (in moderation); to be modest; to be prudent; to watch (e.g. one's behaviour)
in addition; furthermore; above (which); on top of (which)
there is no way that ...; easy; simple
to disappear (of people or animals); to go (away); to leave; to no longer exist
diligent; hardworking; healthy; well; faithful; honest
in an instant; in a flash; in the blink of an eye; in no time at all; just like that
whole family; entire family; all over the house; throughout the house; retainer of a daimyo; feudal domain
association; socializing; socialising; fellowship
feelings; emotion; compassion; sympathy; passion; affection
serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
tone (of voice); manner of talking
oh my god!; oh my gosh!; you got me!; wow!
to sit at a desk (to study); to be at one's desk; to set to work on revision, homework, etc.
hindrance; obstacle; to visit (someone's home); demon who hinders Buddhist training; demon who obstructs sentient beings from maintaining moral behaviour
softly; gently; stealthily; secretly; to leave alone; to leave as it is
to stand (something) up; to put upright; to thrust into; to bury into; to make (a noise); to let out; to raise (a cloud of dust, smoke, etc.)
to leave; to go away; to pass; to elapse; to be distant; to send away; to drive off
to hang; to suspend; to lower; to reduce; to demote; to move back
to open (a door, etc.); to unwrap (e.g. parcel, package); to open (for business, etc.); to empty; to remove; to move out; to clear out
great; grand; magnificent; outstanding; mighty
where ... is concerned; when it becomes; if it becomes