but; however; even though; even if
willpower; energy; vitality
close to; directly (e.g. staring); suddenly (e.g. stopping)
sobbing; weeping; fit of crying
first of all; at once; right away; for now; for the time being
regret; flesh, blood vessels and fat from around chicken heart (usu. served as yakitori)
to relax; to make oneself comfortable
udon with deep-fried tofu
part; portion; amount; worth (as in "two days' worth"); one's means; one's place; one's duty
local specialty or souvenir bought as a gift while travelling; present brought by a visitor; something unpleasant that one is given (e.g. an illness while on vacation); unwelcome gift
circle; entirety; whole; money; dough; enclosure inside a castle's walls; soft-shelled turtle
inside; within; while (e.g. one is young); during; among; amongst; in (secret, chaos, poverty, etc.)
visiting ill or distressed people; writing get-well letters; get-well gifts; get-well letters; expression of sympathy; expression of concern
salary; pay; medical care; treatment; advance preparation
close (e.g. friend); familiar; familiar (e.g. story); well-known (to one); close (relatives); closely related
to whisper; to murmur; to rumor; to rumour
in a lively way; vividly; freshly; animatedly; actively; energetically
rather; better; instead; if anything
cheerfully; buoyantly; happily; in high spirits
to smile cheerfully; to crack a smile
to watch over; to watch attentively
mostly; nearly; practically; well-nigh; almost invariably; all but
throne; crown; government position; court rank; social standing; rank; grade (of quality, etc.)
previous day; day before; eve; prior day; preceding day
smooth (skin, etc.); sleek; velvety; silky
to warp; to bend; to contort; to be perverted; to be warped (of a view, mind, etc.); to be distorted
to contain; to comprise; to hold in the mouth; to bear in mind; to understand; to express (emotion, etc.)
start; commencement; beginning; initiation
by all means; at all costs; absolutely
to shake (from fear, cold, excitement, etc.); to shudder; to tremble
to show signs of ...; to have the appearance of ...
religious leader; person of religion; religious figure; religionist
to disclose; to divulge; to expose; to open (a grave); to dig out