to shine on; to illuminate; to compare (with); to refer to
dark; gloomy; depressed; dispirited; dark (in colour); dull; ill-boding
strict; severe; stringent; rigorous; rigid; firm
defense; defence; guard; policing; security
to sigh; to breathe a sigh
all; completely; totally; entirely; thoroughly
feeling of relief (for the time being); peace of mind (for now)
close (e.g. in terms of relationship); intimate
warm and fluffy; soft; steamy hot (food); hot and flaky; feeling mentally tired; feeling of tired relief or accomplishment after effort or perseverance
dragon (esp. a Chinese dragon); naga; semi-divine human-cobra chimera in Hindu and Buddhist mythology; promoted rook
intelligence gathering; information gathering
playful; mischievous; joker; prankster; scamp
formality; social rules; social status; social standing; (arch.) amendments and enforcement regulations (of the ritsuryo)
to feel relieved of one's burden; to have a weight removed from one's mind
fatigue; weariness; exhaustion; tiredness
friendly chat; pleasant chat; lighthearted talk; friendly conversation
contents; interior; substance; content; (sword) blade
deep (colour); dark; strong (flavour, smell, etc.); thick (consistency); dense; strong (possibility, etc.)
battle formation; camp; encampment; group; gang; war
pardon; forgiveness; tolerance; leniency; mercy; going easy (on someone)
doing whatever one pleases
to wield; to brandish; to display (one's knowledge); to show off; to abuse (one's power); to manipulate someone
totally (immersed in something, e.g. liquid, work); addicted
unusual; unconventional; mold-breaking; outside the box
to affect; to impact; to influence
cum (e.g. bedroom-cum-study); holding both roles (e.g. Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs); and; in addition; concurrently; at the same time
counselor; counsellor; adviser; advisor
in a lively way; vividly; freshly; animatedly; actively; energetically
consequence; outcome; result; blame
family tradition; (arch.) wind blowing from the direction of one's home
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
corner; edge; (street) corner; turning; rough edges (of one's character, words, etc.); abrasiveness
good; excellent; fine; nice; pleasant; agreeable
long (distance, length); long (time); protracted; prolonged
to entrust (someone) with; to leave (a matter) with someone; to have someone deliver (a message, parcel, etc.); to send (through someone); to use (something) to express (one's feelings, opinion, etc.); to express in the form of (something)
to depart (on a plane, train, etc.)
coming and going; keeping in touch; visiting each other; street traffic; highway
to take someone (to some place); to take someone along; to lead someone away
part; assigning (allotment of) parts; role; duties
to go; to come; to turn out (at a meeting, event, etc.); to show up; to make your way to
honest; frank; candid; honestly; frankly