to play a central role; to take a leading part
to be affected; to be influenced; to be concerned with; to have to do with; to stick to (opinions)
to summon; to get used to call
to go to; to proceed to; to leave for
to droop (e.g. ears of grain); to bow one's head; to hang one's head
close (e.g. friend); familiar; familiar (e.g. story); well-known (to one); close (relatives); closely related
it is no exaggeration to say; it is not too much to say
requital of a favour (favor); repayment (of an obligation, kindness, etc.)
to yearn for; to long for; to follow (someone); to idolize (for virtue, learning, status, etc.)
to revere; to respect; to worship
rough (estimate, outline, etc.); broad; general; generous; openhanded
while; during; performed in this condition
favorable treatment; favourable treatment; hospitality; warm reception; good treatment; hearty welcome
choosing a site (e.g. for industry); deciding on a location; standpoint; position
in; on; at (place); as for; regarding
not only ... but also; in addition to; consequently
cold reception; inhospitality
to knock down; to beat up (till unable to stand)
person doing the actual work (as opposed to management)
to put on (lower-body clothing, e.g. pants, skirt, footwear); to wear; to affix (a sword to one's hip); (arch.) to affix (a bowstring to a bow)
somebody (important); person of importance
addressing (someone) without using a suffix such as "-san" or "-chan" (considered impolite)
compulsion; coercion; forcing (to do); enforcement
to pay attention to another's needs; to attend to; to fuss about; to take into consideration
coercion; extortion; compulsion; force
feelings; emotion; compassion; sympathy; passion; affection
capitulation; surrender; submission; yield
skilled person; capable person; doer; performer; giver; bestower
to couch (a sword); to look at cynically or ironically; (arch.) to stand ready (to do); (arch.) to adopt a formal attitude
childish; child-like; immature; infantile
at that time; in those days; at that moment; then
quite capable of ...; could happen; not unlikely to
to pick up; to adopt (e.g. a proposal); to accept; to take away; to confiscate; to deliver (a baby)
cunning deed; sly trick; foul play; cunning person; sly fellow; cheat
sense of impending crisis; sense of danger