protection; safeguard; shugo (Kamakura or Muromachi period military governor)
that is (to say); namely; precisely; exactly; if one does ..., then; in that case
to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe
to interrupt (a story, etc.); to bend at the waist
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
tone (of voice); manner of talking
polite; courteous; civil; careful; close; thorough
to touch; to come in contact with; to receive (e.g. visitor); to attend to; to receive (news); to get; to encounter
to bow; to bow one's head; to apologize; to apologise; to bow to; to yield to
first meeting; first interview with
in spite of; despite; although; nonetheless; nevertheless; but
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)
dangerous; perilous; threatening; stern (expression); hostile (attitude); sharp
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
preemptive strike; preemptive attack; first strike
to start; to begin; to challenge; to pick (a fight); to set (traps); to plant (explosives)
riot; rebellion; (media) uproar; brouhaha; feud; tussle
to put back; to return; to vomit; to throw up; to recover (of a market price)
trouble (I have put you through); (your) hard work; thank you (for your hard work); I appreciate your efforts
wasteful; a waste; too good; more than one deserves; impious; profane
(your) words; what you say; what you have said; a few words (of welcome, advice, etc.)
to come; to go; to be (somewhere); to be (doing)
to call on someone; to call at a place; to ask; to inquire; to hear; to be told
continuously; the whole time; much (more); (by) far; far (away); long (ago, before, after)
to stare in wonder; to be amazed
which reminds me ...; come to think of it ...; now that you mention it ...; on that subject ...; so, if you say ...
devotion; dedication; self-sacrifice
person of common sense; common sense man
to fall asleep; to sleep soundly; to become dull; to lose vigour
just before; just prior to; right in front of; just in front of
doubt; question; suspicion; dubiousness
to arrive at; to reach; to sit on; to sit at (e.g. the table)
no matter how you put it; whatever the circumstances may be; say what you like; no matter how you look at it
first of all; to begin with; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
be considered; be deemed; be thought to be
top brass; upper echelon; higher-ups; top management; upper reaches; top of the pile
evil deed; wrongdoing; crime; misfortune; calamity
investigation; examination; inquiry; enquiry; survey