to apologize; to apologise
denial; negation; negation (logic); NOT operation
to jump out; to rush out; to appear (suddenly); to protrude; to project; to butt in
entrance; entry; gate; approach; mouth
to take advantage (of somebody's weaknesses, carelessness, etc.); to impose on
to overlook; to command a view of; to look down on; to despise; to look down on
(your) daughter; young woman
status; position; method; way; rule; regulation
cancelling (a debt); forgiving (a debt); being even; forgetting (what was said or done); pretending (something never happened)
fingertip; finger; toe tip; toe
to play with (a toy, one's hair, etc.); to fiddle with; to toy with (one's emotions, etc.); to trifle with; to do with something as one pleases; to appreciate
to act timid (about doing); to show diffidence; to feel ashamed; to feel guilty
to chase; to run after; to pursue
uncomfortable feeling; feeling out of place; sense of discomfort; malaise; physical unease
to look up at; to raise one's eyes; to look up to; to admire; to respect
bird; bird meat (esp. chicken meat); fowl; poultry
even; if only; if just; as long as; the only thing needed
hand-me-down; food offering to the gods; leftovers; trip from Kyoto to the provinces
unusual event; strange occurrence; strange phenomenon; something abnormal; change (for the worse); accident
order of chivalry; chivalric order
national defence; national defense
journey; trip; travels; during the journey; on the way; while travelling
to be injured; to sustain a wound
remuneration; recompense; reward; toll
unable to compete with; not able to make a dent in (e.g. a problem); not able to get a solid hit in (e.g. in a fight); hard to chew
the more ... the more ...; as; (arch.) while; (arch.) during; (arch.) because; (arch.) since
subjugation (using military force); suppression; subduing
sharp (blade); pointed; sharp (pain); stabbing; perceptive; keen
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)
dangerous; risky; in danger; in jeopardy; uncertain; unreliable
to be careful; to be discreet; to do in moderation; to refrain (from overdoing); to be purified; to be chaste
place; spot; field; discipline; occasion; situation; scene (of a play, movie, etc.)
very; extremely; exceedingly; top; highest; best
proper; respectable; decent; honest
public square; square; plaza; open space; clearing
displeasure; discomfort; unpleasantness; indisposition; ailment
slow; time-consuming; late (in the day); towards the end (of the day or night); later (than expected or usual); late
sword (esp. a large, double-edged one); blade; bayonet; swordsmanship; stinger; ovipositor
quick; swift; nimble; quick (understanding, judgement, etc.); alert; prompt
shadow; silhouette; reflection; image; ominous sign; light (stars, moon)
to go past; to pass; to pass by
to work (for); to be employed (at); to serve (as); to act (as); to conduct a religious service
to disappear; to vanish; to go out (of a fire, light, etc.); to die; to fade (of a feeling, impression, etc.); to vanish (e.g. of hope); to go away (e.g. of a smell, itchiness, sleepiness)
several times; a few times
blink (of eyes); wink; twinkling (of stars); flicker (of light); blink (of light)