that's the way it is; yes; is that so?; is it?
to persevere; to persist; to insist that; to stick to (one's opinion); to remain in a place; to stick to one's post
dignity; majesty; solemnity; gravity
reliability; trustworthiness; dependability
test; trial; probation; ordeal; tribulation
no matter what it takes; by any means necessary; at all costs; by hook or by crook
thinking; thought; idea; notion; intention; plan
alone; by oneself; on one's own
to be loath to; to balk at (doing); to grudge (doing); to take (good) care of
giving and taking; exchange (of letters); arguing back and forth; (conversational) exchange
stiff (atmosphere, manner, etc.); cold; unfriendly; thin and bony; scrawny
air; atmosphere; mood; situation; someone with no presence; someone who doesn't stand out at all
warm; snug; cozy; cosy; comfortable; pleasant
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...; did not ...
dignified; majestic; stately; lordly; commanding
road; path; route; way; distance; journey; road (e.g. to victory)
far; distant; distant (past); remote (in time); distant (relationship or kinship); having little to do (with someone); far (from something else in quality, degree, etc.)
but then; although; though; reasonable; natural; just
face; mask; face guard; (in kendo) striking the head; surface (esp. a geometrical surface); page; aspect
very; awfully; exceedingly; (not) at all; by no means; simply (cannot)
appearance; (outward) looks; exterior appearance
doing; in such a state; doing together; doing to each other; familiarizing suffix (sometimes meaning "small")
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
recognition; awareness; perception; understanding; knowledge; cognition
figure; form; appearance; dress; state; condition
than; from; out of; except; but; more
firm; strong; solid; stable
particularly; especially; in particular; expressly
beginning; start; first (in line, etc.); origin; such as ...; not to mention ...
to break; to be broken; to be folded; to give in; to back down; to turn (a corner)
mental; spiritual; emotional
to offer; to propose; to suggest; to put forward; to request; to ask (for)
as a matter of fact; to tell the truth
painful; sore; cringy; embarrassing; exceeding
simple; plain; uncomplicated; straightforward; simple-minded; naive
it is assuredly (that)...; can say with confidence that it is...
Miyazaki (city, prefecture)
spring water; clear (pure) water
fourth day of the month; four days