grandfather; old man; kyogen mask used for the role of an old man
to be hit; to strike; to touch; to be in contact; to be equivalent to; to be applicable; to be right on the money (of a prediction, criticism, etc.)
previous generation (e.g. one's parents); family predecessor; predecessor; previous age
to cling to ... in tears; to beg ... in tears; to appeal; to throw oneself on someone's mercy
more or less; though not quite satisfactorily; tentatively; for the time being; just in case; once
to remonstrate; to admonish (someone) for; to advise (someone) not to; to warn against
to think (about, of); to think over; to consider; to bear in mind; to think (that); to believe; to intend (to do)
military gains; war results; fruit of battle
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry
to punish (e.g. a child, etc.)
thing; object; one's things; possessions; things; something; quality
funny; amusing; strange; odd; improper; unsuitable
planning; devising (a plan); drafting; drawing up
to reach the point that; to come to be that; to turn into
thanks to ...; owing to ...; because of ...
rate; ratio; proportion; percentage
considerably; greatly; a lot
truth; reality; proper; right; genuine; authentic
so; therefore; accordingly; consequently; on those grounds; that is why
distant look; faraway look
assembly hall; meeting place; venue; grounds
to enter; to go into; to break into; to join; to enroll; to contain; to hold
to age; to grow old (esp. in appearance); to show marks of age
to feel (as if); to have a feeling (that); to have a hunch (that); to feel like doing; to want to do
perhaps; maybe; perchance; by some chance; by any chance
one person; being alone; being by oneself; being single; being unmarried; by oneself
far; distant; distant (past); remote (in time); distant (relationship or kinship); having little to do (with someone); far (from something else in quality, degree, etc.)
the past; bygone days; one's past (that one would prefer remained secret); past (tense); preterit; previous life
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 burst into tears; to burst out crying; to begin to cry; to be moved to tears
house; residence; family; household; lineage; family name
you; buddy; monarch; ruler; he; she
sure; certain; reliable; trustworthy; If I'm not mistaken; If I remember correctly
document; official papers
to chase; to run after; to follow (a set order, a trend, etc.); to drive out; to get rid of; to drive (e.g. a herd)
to imitate; to follow; to emulate
until now; so far; up to the present
a piece; a scrap; a fragment; iota; modicum; trace
nonexistent; not being (there); unowned; not had; unique; not; impossible
before one's eyes; in front of one; under one's nose; immediate; imminent; around the corner
to touch; to feel; to get involved (with); to approach; to be harmful to; to hinder
to weigh on one's mind; to bother one; to be interested (in); to be curious (about); to feel like (doing); to feel inclined to