to open one's heart; to throw off reserve; to be frank
to look young; to seem young
slim; slender; slight; delicate
undeveloped country; third world country
to be honest; to be frank; honestly; if you want to know the truth
source (of a river); fountainhead; source; origin; root
original; unique; distinctive; independent; one's own; personal
to paint (draw) a picture
to wish (for); to pray (for); to hope (for); to pray silently; to recite (Buddha's name, sutras, etc.) in one's mind; to chant (a silent prayer)
in the course of one's duties
taking advantage of (a convenient situation)
being concentrated on one thing; devoting oneself completely to something
as a matter of fact; to tell the truth
head (of a household); proprietor (of a store); one's husband; (one's) employer; (one's) master; host
the other day; some days ago; recently; a day in the past
until something reaches the very limit; until the very last minute; up to the breaking point
to weaken; to grow weak; to be downcast; to be dejected; to be troubled; to be at a loss
overnight stay; stopover; inn; hotel; anchorage; night duty
to steel oneself to; to brace oneself
father (esp. used in samurai families prior to the Meiji period)
to be unreasonable; to whine; to throw a tantrum
to have a relationship; to have relations
up through; up until; down to; from ... to ... (e.g. from head to toe); everything from ... to ...
to throw out; to drop; to toss; to abandon; to neglect; to dismiss
meat soup; bouillon; juices (from grilled meat); gravy
sauce; Worcestershire sauce
admiration; being impressed (by)
taste (in goods, etc.); manners; etiquette; modesty; restraint; knowledge, experience (of the arts, etc.)
deep emotion; impression; inspiration
to get carried away; to get overly elated; to become over-excited; to get up to speed; to move into gear
suddenly; all of a sudden
to make good one's escape; to get away; to outrun; to hold on (and win); to win narrowly
encirclement; encircling net; tight besiegement
ambush; troops in ambush; unexpected opposition; unexpected obstacle