to harden; to freeze; to put together; to collect; to make secure; to stabilize; to fortify
to pile up; to make a heap; to lay (e.g. bricks); to acquire (e.g. experience); to build (a reputation)
above the clouds; heaven; the Imperial Court; something unreachable; place of out of reach
to reach; to touch; to be delivered; to arrive; to be attentive; to be scrupulous
in addition; furthermore; above (which); on top of (which)
domination; rule; direction; management; control (e.g. over one's emotions); determining (e.g. one's fate)
crystal; crystallization; crystallisation; fruits (of labor, union, etc.)
even more; still more; further
needle (compass, gauge, etc.); hand (clock); indicator; guiding principle; guideline; guide
to interrupt; to obstruct (a view, someone's way, etc.); to block (light, wind, etc.); to intercept; to cut off
tear; tears; lachrymal secretion; sympathy
to amass; to accumulate; to store; to leave unpaid
worn-out; ragged; crumbling; dry and crumbly; falling (in drops or clumps); scattering
to spill; to drop; to grumble; to complain; to let one's feelings show
heel (of foot, shoe, stocking, etc.)
to succeed; to relieve; to take the place of; to substitute for; to be exchanged; to change (places with)
to breathe out; to breathe; to tell (a lie); to use (foul language); to vomit; to throw up
interruption; suspension; break
index finger; forefinger; second toe
silence; being silent; quiet; reticence; inaction
travelling incognito (traveling); special palanquin for carrying a daimyo or his wife incognito
inspection; study by observation; field trip; sitting out (e.g. PE class)
to talk; to chat; to chatter
to say something additional; to add (to what was said before)
disappointed; dejected; disheartened; indignant; angry
to hold one's tongue; to shut up
to catch; to capture; to grasp (e.g. meaning); to perceive; to captivate; to move (one's heart)
very fast; in a twinkle; before one's eyes
to become pale; to turn pale
essential; important; crucial; vital; main
particularly; only; in the case of
prohibition; inhibition; ban
child's tear-stained face
anger; rage; fury; wrath; indignation
speaking by proxy; speaking for (someone else); payment by proxy; compensation by proxy; acting for (someone else); carrying out (on someone's behalf)
by nature; naturally; by birth; inborn