guard on sword, polearms, etc.; flange; brim; visor (e.g. of a hat)
crisp (like a pickle); crunchy; firm (musculature); stiff (shoulders, neck, etc.)
older sister; elder sister; young lady; miss; ma'am
a little bit; a little while
clearing one's throat; cough
to greet; to call out (to); to invite; to get in touch (with); to cheer (on); to give vocal support (to)
to receive; to get; to eat; to drink; to be crowned with; to wear (on one's head)
splendid; fine; praiseworthy; creditable; legal; legitimate
expert; learned person; doctor; PhD; instructor at the imperial court (ritsuryo period); pitch and length marks (to accompany a Buddhist liturgical chant, etc.)
yes; that is correct; um; errr; huh?; grrr
a-ha-ha (laughing loudly)
place; spot; field; discipline; occasion; situation; scene (of a play, movie, etc.)
to be softened; to calm down
to let the tension out of one's shoulders; to relax; to not take oneself too seriously
majority; more than half; most (of); mostly; largely; mainly
evaporation; dispersion; dissipation
to send (someone) back; to send (someone) home
to swear; to vow; to take an oath; to pledge
to gather; to collect; to assemble
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
to master (a skill); proprietor; manager; leader; chief; master (of arts, science, etc.); master (recording)
to cut into (a conversation); to interject
(in) the middle of; (in) the midst of; (in) the course of; (at) the height of
all members; all hands; everyone; everybody; whole crew
to take someone (to some place); to take someone along; to lead someone away
that way; that direction; that (one); that person; there; over there
to dig out; to hollow out; to cut into
fate; destiny (esp. as a mysterious force that binds two people together); relationship (e.g. between two people); bond; family ties; affinity; opportunity
to cross over; to cross; to pass through; to exceed; to surpass; to be more (than)
to continue to increase; to continue to mount
dumbfounded; in mute amazement
Five Dynasties (of China; 907-979)
request; commission; entrusting (with a matter); dependence; reliance
bag; sack; skin of an orange (and other like fruits); dead end; plot of land surrounded by water
to lead; to spearhead (a group); to command (troops)