to act (a part); to play (a role); to perform (a play, etc.); to put on (a production); to commit (a blunder); to disgrace oneself
abruptly; suddenly; unexpectedly
to look away; to avert one's eyes
to anyone; to everyone; by anyone; by everyone; in everyone; in anyone
one by one; one after another; successively
to be tied together; to be connected to; to lead to; to be related to; to be related (by blood)
news coverage; collecting data (e.g. for an article); covering (something for media); interview
to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe
report (of news); reporting; news; information; (media) coverage
house (e.g. of Tokugawa); family
to use one's influence; to pull strings; to take measures; to make the necessary preparations
to defend against; to protect against; to prevent; to avert; to avoid
suddenly; abruptly; deliberately; slowly; gently
creakingly; squeakingly; tightly (squeezing, pressing, etc.); (drinking) all in one sweep
enthusiast; mania; enthusiasm
fan; enthusiast; lover (of); fan (e.g. electric)
delineation; demarcation; drawing a line (e.g. between what's acceptable and unacceptable); (measuring) ruler
to build; to construct; to erect; to amass (e.g. fortune); to pile up
tea (usu. green); tea break (at work); tea ceremony
(kicking and) struggling; wriggling; floundering; to get into a panic; to make a fuss; to make a scene
directly opposite; right in front
stiffening; rigidity; rigor; stiffness; ossification; petrification
to reject; to spurn; to turn down; to refuse
judgment; judgement; divination; judgement
both hands; both arms; ten
to spread; to extend; to unfold; to open; to scatter about; to spread around
how; in what way; how about; questionable
anything; whatever; whatever one likes
please don't fuss over me; don't go to any trouble; don't bother
to go to see (something, someone); to visit
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.)
to spur (on); to expedite; to encourage
father; dad; papa; pa; pop; daddy
going to work (e.g. in the morning); coming to work
door handle; doorknob; door knob; knob or handle which operates the door catch
to harden; to solidify; to become firm; to become certain; to gather (together); to assemble