stark naked; completely naked; nude
type; style; mold; mould; kata (set sequence of positions and movements in martial arts); style (in kabuki, noh, etc.); convention
to inquire (about); to enquire; to ask; to interrogate; to question intensely; to grill (someone about something)
red string of fate; in Chinese-Japanese folklore, fated lovers were said to be joined by an unseen red string, tied around one little finger of each
to say; to speak; to tell; to be called
to make sure of; to ascertain; to see with one's own eyes; to watch to the end; to watch to make sure (that)
duty; responsibility (incl. supervision of staff); liability; onus
to obey (an order, law, etc.); to abide by (a rule, custom, etc.); to follow (a person); to accompany; to go alongside (e.g. a river); to follow (e.g. a sign)
still; even now; to this day
uninterested (in); having no interest (in)
to stand watch; to stand guard; to look out; to open (one's eyes) wide
intimidating air; sense of intimidation
to sever; to cut off; to suppress; to eradicate; to abstain (from); to give up
zori; traditional Japanese thonged sandals
light (of movements); nimble; light-hearted; cheerful; taking a turn for the better (of an illness); receding of symptoms
multi-tenant building; building containing a mixture of businesses, shops and residential apartments
wish; desire; hope; prospect; expectation; (one's) hopes
to grant (request, wish); to answer (prayer); to make come true (e.g. a dream); to realize; to fulfill
infuriating; extremely irritating; galling; vexing
along the road; along the way
a glance; a look; a glimpse
ratio; proportion; match; equal; compared with ...; relative to ...
occupation; calling; livelihood
long (time); longstanding; for a long time
to take over (someone's duties, business, etc.); to inherit; to succeed to; to hand over
pull; patronage; tug; room to move the camera back; drawing back; pulling back
family name; house name; family honour; family honor
a mere ...; only a ...; insignificant
lightly; easily; carelessly
speech; expression; wording; language
(a person's) appearance from behind; person as seen from behind; back view; retreating figure
(public) peace; stability; tranquility; tranquillity
to build; to construct; to erect; to build up (a reputation, position, fortune, etc.); to establish (a relationship, household, tradition, etc.); to lay (a foundation)
useless; worthless; half-man (esp. upper body); (arch.) half day (e.g. when working)
family; relatives; dependents; household
old; aged; long; since long ago; of the distant past; long-ago
yao bhikkhuni; mythical nun who acquired perpetual youth by consuming mermaid flesh