protection; safeguard; shugo (Kamakura or Muromachi period military governor)
sacred precincts; sanctuary; consecrated ground; issue that is regarded as being off-limits; matter that is not up for discussion
natural; understandable; reasonable; no wonder
to pledge allegiance; to swear an oath of allegiance; to take an oath of allegiance
loyalty; sincerity; allegiance; fidelity; integrity
(period of) a year; during an era
gem; jewel; precious stone
to turn pale; to lose color; to lose colour
destination; whereabouts; future; prospects
deciding first; settling (a matter) first; first priority
evident; plain; distinct; clear
in one's hands; in one's control
unexpectedly; surprisingly; unexpected; unanticipated; unforeseen
unskillful; poor; awkward; imprudent; untactful
amendment; correction; revision; modification; alteration; retouching
reckless; thoughtless; rash; ill-advised; impulsive; mad (e.g. scheme)
to get close; to cuddle close together; to nestle close to; to snuggle up to
good; goodness; right; virtue
to make an appeal; to urge
perfect; just right; ideal
to plant; to transplant; to instil (idea, feeling, etc.)
stupid brat; son of a bitch
dad; daddy; papa; pa; pop
to take down; to bring down; to drop off (a passenger); to let off; to withdraw (money); to use for the first time; to wear for the first time
to be struck by lightning; to be yelled at (by someone of higher status); to be scolded harshly
happy memory; sweet memory
appearance; figure; shape; form
never ceasing; never ending; endless
east, west, south and north
to look around; to survey
equally (talented, etc.); evenly; neck and neck; nip and tuck
to be scattered about; to disperse; to be littered (with)
grace (of God); benevolence (of Buddha); assistance; help; effects; influence