impossible to do (although wants to)
preface; introduction; preamble
winners (those who have succeeded socially, economically, etc.)
sparing a life; clemency; reconsideration of an employee's dismissal
entreaty; appeal; petition
nonetheless; nevertheless
selling (real-estate) lots
to abolish; to abandon; to repeal; to dethrone; to depose
adopted child (usu. male); son-in-law
all doors closed; blocked in every direction; cornered
point of uncertainty; unclarified issue; doubt
minute; fine; delicate; accurate; precise; elaborate
(with) only a few left; (with) little left
indomitably; undauntedly; resolutely; determinedly
modern translation; translation into modern language (of a classical text, e.g. The Tale of Genji)
wooden frame; wooden crate; wooden pallet
employee (of a store); shop assistant; clerk; salesperson
rack or hanger for hanging kimono, coats, etc.
kimono; Japanese traditional clothing (esp. full-length); clothing; clothes
torii; Shinto shrine archway
appreciation (of art, music, poetry, etc.)
trifling with; toying with; playing with; tossing about (a ship)
to fix (a time, date, etc.); to set; to expect; to hope for; to resolve (to do); to decide upon
love for (one's) family; family love; familial love
general inspection; complete overhaul
to become hungry; to get an empty stomach
thick (esp. paper, cloth)
to respect; to honor; to honour; to esteem; to prize
to refuse; to reject; to decline; to prevent (from doing); to deny (e.g. access); to block
entry into a castle (by a conquering force)
mother-in-law; foster mother; step mother
to shade an account; to add something extra
to change color (esp. leaves, fruit, flowers) (colour); to turn crimson (e.g. leaves in autumn); to begin to redden; to ripen; to grow ripe
many colors; many colours
economical; bargain; good value; good-value
stock; share; stump; (clump of) roots; plant with attached roots or stem; strain (of bacteria, etc.); stock company
(physical) appearance (of a person); one's face and figure
everyday clothes; ordinary clothes; casual wear; informal dress
cold reception; inhospitality