your Excellency; his Excellency; her Excellency
how; in what way; in what manner
beyond expectations; beyond what one expected; not foreseen; exceeding assumptions
with profound (often hidden) meaning; pregnant with significance; meaningful; suggestive; interesting
exchange of ideas; exchange of opinions; brainstorming
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry
to cover (smear, sprinkle) (with)
to put on weight; to gain weight; to grow fat; to get stout
something; nothing (with neg. verb)
innocent; chaste; naive; pure; unmixed; genuine
deep-fried bread (usu. topped in sugar)
little by little; bit by bit; sparingly
to eat; to drink; to receive (e.g. a blow); to be on the receiving end (of something undesirable); to undergo (trouble)
recuperation; medical treatment
family tree; pedigree; genealogy
memorization; memorisation; learning by heart
younger brother and sister
three branch Tokugawa families (Owari, Kii, and Mito); big three; top three
changing (one's job, loyalties, stance, etc.); switching over; changing quarters (geisha, prostitute, etc.)
to draw close to; to edge up to; to snuggle up to; to nestle close to; to cuddle with; to draw closer to
violence; assault; rough (e.g. handling); reckless; rape; sexual assault
shout of abuse; jeers; boos
gale; strong wind; swift wind; fresh breeze (Beaufort scale)
to kill; to choke the life out of
to trample flat; to beat a path
to bend forward; to stoop; to bow
just you wait and see (as a threat)
swiftness of foot; fast runner; person of great talent; gifted person
to be wrapped up (e.g. in a blanket); to cover oneself
tough; stiff; inflexible; obstinate; tired; worn out
incomprehensible; nonsensical; puzzling; mysterious; meaningless
to be taken aback; to be astonished; to be dumbfounded
to put on (of clothing); (lit.) to put (arms) through sleeves
gently; mildly; leniently; don't be too hard on me (us, them); go easy on me
hopping; skipping; lightly and repeatedly jumping
way of murdering; killing method; way of using a sword
to death (bored, scared, etc.); to distraction; like crazy; like mad; so much; dying (e.g. for a drink)