difficult; hard; impossible; unfeasible; fussy; particular; gloomy
to well up (of tears, anger, joy, etc.); to surge up (within oneself); to rise; to feel nauseated; to feel sick
fighting spirit; (will to) fight
to paint over; to paint out; to fill in; to cover completely (with paint)
but (still); and yet; nevertheless; even so; notwithstanding
cannot (due to external circumstances); cannot afford to; must not; impossible to; no way one can (do)
to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe
repetition; repeat; reiteration; repeatedly; again and again; continually
inner thoughts; real intention; at heart; deep down; inner center (centre)
bitter smile; wry smile; strained laugh; sarcastic laugh
will; volition; intention; intent; determination
to drain; to pour; to float (e.g. logs down a river); to set adrift; to wash away; to carry away; to broadcast
another time; again; over again; formally; especially; intentionally
to be opposite; to face each other; to confront (an issue); to face
to meet (by chance); to come across; to meet (e.g. of rivers, highways, etc.); to emerge and engage (an enemy)
at that time; in those days
difference; variation; difference
evident; plain; distinct; clear
heel (of a shoe); heel; bad guy; player of villain roles
to carry on one's back; to bear; to take (responsibility); to assume; to suffer (an injury); to sustain (a wound)
restoration; recovery; rehabilitation; recovery (from an illness); recuperation; convalescence
spell; charm; incantation; magic words
to be saved; to be rescued; to escape harm; to be spared damage; to be helped; to be saved trouble
yes?; no?; isn't it?; is it?
support; help; backing; covering (from enemy attack); protection
cane; walking stick; staff; wand
cold; frigid; dignified; distinguished; (of an atmosphere) tense; nerve-racking
how much; how many; to what extent
party (social gathering); party (group of people participating in an activity, esp. mountain climbing); (political) party
till; to; concerning (an area of expertise); swearing by (one's sword, God, etc.)
-less; lacking; non-existing
people; men and women; each person; everybody
just what you'd expect from ...; that's just like (him, her, etc.); that's (exactly) why ...; that's (precisely) the reason ...
to do one's best; to put forth every effort
as one would expect from ...; given that ... (naturally ...); precisely because ...; all the more because of ...; on account of ...; ... being what it is
shape; form; appearance; style; state; situation
certain; sure; no doubt; reliable; dependable
town; block; street; road; chō (unit of length, approx. 109.09 m); chō (unit of land area, approx. 0.99 hectares)
crowd of people; great number of people; in great numbers
(approximate) time; around; suitable time (or condition); time of year; season
to believe; to believe in; to place trust in; to confide in; to have faith in