(treasuring something by) never taking (it) off the premises
infancy; childhood; tender age
important; essential; significant; major; key; principal
difficult piece (of music)
very; extremely; extreme; excessive; splendid; impressive
weak point; unskillfulness
several minutes; a few minutes
spare time; free time; time (it takes to do something); time required; time off; leave; dismissal
perfect; complete; flawless
learning; acquisition (of a skill, knowledge, etc.)
to get used to using; to get accustomed to using
one part; one portion; one section; one copy (of a book); (one) complete set (of books)
to be entwined; to be involved
what's the matter?; what's wrong?; what happened (to) ...?; what have you done (with) ...?; where is ...?
stairs; stairway; staircase
facing; opposite; across the street; other side
to turn one's head; to look over one's shoulder; to turn around; to think back (on); to reminisce; to look back (on)
to learn; to acquire knowledge; to carry; to wear (clothes, etc.); to put on
military man; warrior; soldier
shape; form; appearance; style; state; situation
stern; grim; rough; rugged; forbidding; overbearing
to begin to open; to come out; to smile broadly; to come apart at the seams (clothes)
when; at what time; how soon; normal times; ordinary days
to make matters worse; besides; what's more; in addition; on top of that
famous piece of music; excellent song; (musical) masterpiece
happiness; good fortune; luck; blessing
pure; true; genuine; unmixed
to prove successful; to take hold; to amount to something
good luck (in battle); may fortune be with you
eldest son (may be the only son); first-born son
accompanying (someone); going with; travelling together; the same bank; the said bank
activity (esp. energetic or successful); great efforts; active participation; walking about with great vigor
to make a display of; to show off; to flaunt
reliable; dependable; trustworthy; hopeful; promising
serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
to lower one's voice; to speak with a hushed voice
to stop talking; to break off; to pause
end; finish; bound; limit; delivery date (of a futures contract); finale (of a noh song); end of an act (in jōruri or kabuki)
to shake off; to shake free from; to swing completely (bat, club, etc.); to take a full swing; to break off from (pursuer); to pull away