great joy; delight; jubilation
to bring up a subject; to touch on a matter
topic; subject; much talked about; topical; in the news
not knowing what to do with the time one has on one's hand
knitting; knitted material; crochet
family-oriented; familial
smallish; on the small side; somewhat small; short swing of a bat, racquet, etc.
with a (cry of) "ah!"; with a shout (of surprise, shock, etc.); in surprise; in astonishment
faint; dim; weak; poor; wretched; meagre
to spill; to fall out of; to peek through; to become visible (although normally not); to escape (of a smile, tear, etc.)
one's heart; one's feelings; one's inner thoughts; one's mind
to see through (a lie, scheme, etc.); to see into (someone's mind); to read (someone's true feelings); to penetrate
quick on the uptake; quick to catch on; perceptive; intuitive
chime; bell (e.g. doorbell)
to reverberate; to resound; to echo; to have one's fame spread; to be renowned
bashfully; hesitantly; fidgety; restlessly; squirming; wriggling
to begin to do; to start doing; to cater; to make and deliver (food)
no matter what; whatever happens; in any situation; rain or shine
straightforwardly; readily; without hesitation
for a short while; for a brief period; soon; in a short while
mistake; error; accident; mishap; improper conduct (e.g. between man and woman); indiscretion
with a broad grin; smirking
image; figure; figure; form; image
Akechi Mitsuhide (1528-1582.7.2)
romance (e.g. Arthurian romances); heroic tale; (nigh) impossible dream; adventurous spirit; (full-length) novel; romance
rebellion; revolt; insurrection; treason
therefore; consequently; accordingly; for that reason
yes; wind that blows from north to north-east during spring and summer along the coast of the sea of Japan
to be able to do; to be possible; to be good at; to do well; to come into existence; to form; to be made
party (social gathering); party (group of people participating in an activity, esp. mountain climbing); (political) party
one's body; one's person; oneself; one's appearance; one's place (in society, etc.); one's position
entry qualifications; joining qualifications
I don't care; fine, whatever; that's okay; sure, go ahead
now that; since; so long as; because
Middle Ages (in Japan esp. the Kamakura and Muromachi periods); medieval times; mediaeval times
clothing; costume; outfit; garment; dress
something or other; one thing or another; this or that