looking after a baby; taking care of a baby; babysitting; babysitter
relatives; one's family; friends; members of the same organization; followers; henchmen
in a lively way; vividly; freshly; animatedly; actively; energetically
size; dimension; large and small (sizes); various sizes; daishō (matched pair of long and short swords); large and small drums; long months and short months
to shine; to be visible; to be tinged with; to rise (of water levels); to flow in; to be felt (i.e. as an emotion); to come over one
thoughtless; reckless; rash; excessive; unreasonable; immoderate
to wound; to injure; to hurt someone's feelings (pride, etc.); to damage; to chip
number (in a series); (one's) turn; watch; guard; rank; standing; bout
style; way; shape; dress; attire; clothing
opponent; rival; adversary; menace; danger; threat
to decrease (in size or number); to diminish; to abate
article; item; quality; flirtatiousness; coquetry
the other day; lately; recently; meanwhile; in the meantime
circle; entirety; whole; money; dough; enclosure inside a castle's walls; soft-shelled turtle
perhaps; possibly; maybe; if; in case; in the event that
atonement (for one's sins); expiation; making amends; making up for (a misdeed)
for; for the sake of; to one's advantage; because of; as a result of
one mind; wholeheartedness; one's whole heart
together; mutually; reciprocally; adds a nuance of solemnity or formality
will not do; do not; does not
still; much more; (not) yet; still a long way to go; still a long way off; not there yet
eye for people; ability to judge character
Mino (former province located in the south of present-day Gifu Prefecture)
quite capable of ...; not unlikely to ...; may well ...; might ...; could ...; would not hesitate to ...
daytime; during the day; time from sunrise until sunset; diurnal period
maid; helper; help; assistance
to blow (of the wind); to blow (one's breath); to breathe out; to play (a wind instrument); to blow (a whistle, trumpet, etc.); to emit (smoke, fire, etc.); to spout
to run to; to come running; to rush (someplace); to hasten
to be caught; to be arrested; to hold on to; to grasp; to find (e.g. proof); to get (e.g. a taxi)
to play (games, sports); to enjoy oneself; to mess about (with alcohol, gambling, philandery, etc.); to be idle; to do nothing; to meet up (with friends); to hang out
courage; bravery; valour; valor; nerve; boldness
how much; how many; to what extent
strong-willed; strong of heart
helpless; forlorn; hopeless; unpromising; lonely; discouraging
peace of mind; relief; (sense of) security; safety; assurance; confidence
tightly (holding on); firmly; strongly (built); solidly; properly; well