to represent; to signify; to reveal; to show; to express; to make widely known
autograph; signature; sign; signal; indication
step-up; advance; progress; increase
(degree of) seriousness; level of commitment
to worry about (someone's welfare or comfort); to feel anxious about; to have apprehensions of
relief; reassurance; recognition of right to land ownership (by the shogunate, a feudal lord, etc.); (arch.) living safely surrounded by walls
to long for; to yearn after; to admire; to be attracted by
lovely; wonderful; nice; great; fantastic; superb
trend; course of action; directionality; directivity; directional; vectorial
film released direct-to-video
duty; sense of duty; honor; in-law; relation by marriage
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
(not even) an inch; (not even) a little bit; (lit.) one millimeter
to hold in one's arms (e.g. a baby); to embrace; to have sex with; to make love to; to sit on (eggs); to brood
from now on; after this; in the future; from here; from this point
husband; groom; (one's) son-in-law
condition; assumption; intention; intent; premise (in logic)
to bow; to bow one's head; to apologize; to apologise; to bow to; to yield to
to obey respectfully; to humble oneself; to sit straight (upright, respectfully, attentively)
fellow women; between women; among women; woman-to-woman
friendship; fellowship; camaraderie
to raise; to lift; to boost; to enhance
guidance; leading (the way); information; notice; announcement (of one's arrival); invitation
infatuation; adoration; blind love; doting (on a child)
to make sure of; to assure oneself of; to see with one's own eyes; to ascertain
decision; determination; resolution
how long; how far; how much
to fall in love; to be in love; to be charmed with; to lose one's heart to
sure; certain; reliable; trustworthy; If I'm not mistaken; If I remember correctly
deep emotion; impression; inspiration
(lit.) blood flows; to have the blood of ... running in one's veins (artist, warrior, etc.); to be born with particular skills, characteristics, etc.; to have something "in one's blood"
to struggle in the water; to sink below the surface and become unable to breathe; to (nearly) drown; to indulge in; to lose one's head over something; to be addicted
to leave as; to view as; to maintain the status quo
company; friendship; association; society; acquaintance
due form; official; formality
explanation; interpretation
absolutely; unconditionally; never (with neg. verb)
yes; that is correct; um; errr; huh?; grrr
(a) little; somewhat; somehow