frustrated (over a failure, humiliation or injustice); annoyed; chagrined; (bitterly) disappointed; bitter; vexed
truth; reality; truly; really; absolute truth
serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
facial expression; countenance; look; appearance; expression (vocal, etc.)
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
even at the best of times; already; (even) under normal circumstances; in addition to; as it is
good outward appearance; looking nice; being attractive; making a fine show
big-shot; influential person; happy face; smiling face; sympathetic attitude; getting along with
to open (one's eyes) wide
pupil (of the eye); one's eyes
to approach; to draw near; to get close; to get acquainted with; to get closer to; to get to know
with a whiff; with a puff; suddenly; abruptly; without warning
to loosen; to slacken; to relax (attention, efforts, etc.); to let down (one's guard); to relax (a rule); to ease (e.g. restrictions)
at the same time; at once; just as ...; the moment ...; (but) at the same time; as well as
distance; range; difference (e.g. in opinion); gap; metric
correction; revision; redressing; rectifying
miserable; pitiable; shameful; deplorable; pathetic
to keep away; to keep at a distance
feeling; sensation; preparedness; readiness; thought; sentiment
to bring near; to bring close; to let go near; to associate with; to bring (people) together; to let come near (of a person)
peace of mind; relief; (sense of) security; safety; assurance; confidence
to scorn; to despise; to hold in contempt; to look down on; to disdain
6th day of the month; six days
to be harboured (of negative feelings or thoughts); to be rooted in one's mind; to coil; to curl around; to become tangled (e.g. of roots)
troublesome matter; burden; difficult task; chore; hassle
a (short) time; a while; one time (in the past); a period; (arch.) two-hour period
to one's heart's content; as much as one wants; as hard as one can; resolution; decisiveness; determination
2nd day of the month; two days
continuation; succession; series; continuous
period; Nihon Shoki (second oldest work of Japanese history, compiled in 720 CE); Nihongi; Kii (former province located in present-day Wakayama and southern Mie prefectures)
one's habitual practice; usual measure; old trick
inadvertently; for no special reason; truthfully; unexpectedly; after realizing; without knowing
impudent; shameless; brazen; cheeky; presumptuous
incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive
boy; son; baby boy; young man
back off!; leave me alone!
mountain stream; valley; dale; wetlands; swamp; marsh
fortress (surrounded by a wall, moat, etc.)
cold; frigid; dignified; distinguished; (of an atmosphere) tense; nerve-racking
opening (one's mouth) wide; saying "aah"; crying loudly; wailing; bawling
being in charge (of an area of responsibility); being responsible (for a work role, etc.)
flavor; flavour; charm; appeal; experience; taste (e.g. of victory)
to be absent; to take a day off; to rest; to have a break; to go to bed; to (lie down to) sleep
to put in order; to tidy up; to settle (a matter); to solve; to finish; to get through