though; although; be that as it may; nonetheless
monster; monstrosity; giant; influential figure; monsterlike; over-demanding
Middle Ages (in Japan esp. the Kamakura and Muromachi periods); medieval times; mediaeval times
stage (theatre, theater); scene or setting (e.g. of novel, play, etc.)
set; set meal; combo-meal; hairdo
anyhow; at any rate; anyway; somehow or other; generally speaking; in any case
enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful
to lose one's way; to get lost; to waver; to hesitate; to give into temptation; to lose control of oneself
to the end; to the bitter end; to the last; after all; it must be remembered; only
tightly; closely; exactly; precisely; suddenly (stopping); perfectly (suited)
to be lucky; to be in luck; to be attached; to have; to be included
wearing (e.g. uniform, seat belt); having on
prevention of crime; security (device, camera, etc.)
sweetly (smiling); broadly (grinning)
to nod; to bow one's head in assent; to agree
everyone; anyone; no one; nobody
as was expected; just as one thought; sure enough; really; actually; ever
how long; how much; to what extent
(political) power; authority; influence
worry; concern; anxiety; care; help; aid
with profound (often hidden) meaning; pregnant with significance; meaningful; suggestive; interesting
to stop talking; to break off; to pause
to buy; to purchase; to value; to have a high opinion; to stir; to provoke
(a) little; somewhat; somehow
inarticulate; not making oneself quite clear; slurring one's words; evasive
in accordance with; according to; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)
to be conspicuous; to stand out
alley; alleyway; teahouse garden; path through a gate (or through a garden, etc.)
energy; vigour; vigor; liveliness; spirit; life
to overflow; to brim over; to flood
good time to buy; time to buy
isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...
to greet; to call out (to); to invite; to get in touch (with); to cheer (on); to give vocal support (to)
conspicuously; noticeably; remarkably; especially; particularly
store; shop; establishment; restaurant
difficult to ...; hard to ...
suffix for familiar person