countermeasure; counter-measure
to knead; to thicken into a paste (stirring over a flame); to polish (a plan, etc.); to refine; to train; to drill; to gloss (silk)
to shine on; to illuminate; to compare (with); to refer to
shrine; palace; imperial residence; Imperial prince; Imperial princess; headboard with built-in shelves, drawers, etc.
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
slim; slender; lithe; smoothly; without resistance; without trouble
to stick through; to force through; to spread throughout; to thoroughly diffuse; to make a path between two points; to proceed in a logical manner; to let pass
member of an assembly; member of the Diet; member of parliament; member of Congress
whereabouts; place where one is; position; location
to make clear; to clarify; to disclose; to make public
after this; from now on; hereafter; thereafter; since (then); after
pleased to make your acquaintance
higher rank; better position
moustache; beard; whiskers (on a cat, etc.); feelers (on an insect, etc.); shadow (on a candlestick chart)
speaking fondly about one's sweetheart (spouse, girlfriend, etc.); going on about one's love affairs
a matter of course; what is to be expected; par for the course
father-in-law; foster father; stepfather
to tell (somebody) to (do something)
contents; content; substance; matter; detail; import
delicious; tasty; sweet; attractive; appealing; convenient
each and every person (saying); one and all; unanimously; in unison; separately; individually
very hungry; starving; fawning; bowing and scraping; giving in; being dented
taking appropriate action; tact
taste; smooth talking; reception; hospitality
please; kindly; I beg of you; by all means; without fail
head (of a household); proprietor (of a store); one's husband; (one's) employer; (one's) master; host
circumference; perimeter; work outside the office; outer tracks (in a loop or curve)
contacting; (making) contact; connection (with a train, bus, etc.); joining (a railway line, etc.); connection (between matters, incidents, etc.); relation
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward
excuse me for interrupting you when you are so busy
eternal; unlimited; endless
corridor; gallery; hallway; cloister (i.e. covered walk typically circling a building or garden, esp. in a palace or place of worship)
round; circular; curved; smooth; harmonious; calm
apple (fruit); apple tree (Malus pumila)
courtyard; quadrangle; middle court
rustling; dry; rough feeling; rough (of a person); course; catching fish with a net
north; the North; northern territories; North Korea; (arch.) north wind
to take a peep at; to catch a glimpse of