training; education; stocking up; laying in; preparation (e.g. ingredients); girl studying to become a geisha
to frown (on); to be grim-faced; to look sullen
to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe
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.)
to torment; to pain; to inflict (physical) pain; to harass; to cause (emotional) pain; to afflict
to starve; to be famished; to be hungry; to be starved of (e.g. love); to be thirsty for (e.g. knowledge); to be hungry for
number one; first; best; most; game; round
gaining total control (of people or counties); suppression; oppression; control; mastery; ascendancy
concerning; regarding; per (e.g. 100 yen per person); for every
to betray; to turn traitor to; to double-cross
public matter; governmental matter; prince; duke; lord; sir
to go against; to fight against; to oppose; to resist; to deny
rule; reign; peaceful times
to be open (to traffic); to lead to; to flow (liquid, current); to pass; to be understood; to be comprehended; to be honored
negotiations; discussions; connection
to offer (a suggestion, etc.); to propose (an idea, etc.); to approach with (a proposal, etc.)
cupboard; locker; closet; wardrobe; cabinet
period of an apprentice's contract (usu. ten years); apprenticeship; indentureship; indenture
silver (Ag); silver coin; money; silver medal; silver colour; silver color; bank
sake cup; cup for alcoholic beverages
yes; that is correct; um; errr; huh?; grrr
when it becomes; when it comes to
to decide; to choose; to clinch (a victory); to decide (the outcome of a match); to persist in doing; to go through with; to always do
cruel; inhumane; callous; brutal
vigilance; caution; alertness; precaution; being on guard
scoundrel; rascal; villain
silence; being silent; quiet; reticence; inaction
closing one's eyes; passing away; dying peacefully
careful observation; close attention
supreme ruler; autocrat; dynast; high king
bowl; vessel; container; ability; capacity; calibre