to pin down; to hold down; to cover (esp. a part of one's body with one's hand); to clutch (a body part in pain); to get a hold of; to obtain; to grasp (a point)
bad(-tasting); unpalatable; poor; unskillful; ugly; unattractive
to pick up; to adopt (a proposal); to take up (a topic); to take issue with; to make a problem of; to report (news); to cover
I got it; I see; I now know; so that's the reason
one's father; one's old man; middle-aged (or older) man; old man; one's boss; proprietor (of a restaurant, store, etc.)
adopted child (usu. male); son-in-law
present (e.g. government, administration); current; existing
base; basis; bedrock; platform
front stage; center stage (of politics, etc.)
to pull; to tug; to draw (attention, sympathy, etc.); to attract (e.g. interest); to draw back (e.g. one's hand); to draw in (one's chin, stomach, etc.); to draw (a card, mahjong tile, etc.)
apathetic; indifferent; nonchalant; callous
appointment; nomination; ordination; commission; designation
light; illumination; ray; happiness; hope; influence; power
nagi (species of conifer, Nageia nagi); Asian bayberry
face; surface; mask (esp. a noh or kyogen mask)
needless fear; groundless apprehension; unfounded worry
something like ...; something called ...
matter for the future; something that is a long way off; something that is not going to happen anytime soon
face; mask; face guard; striking the head (in kendo); surface (esp. a geometrical surface); page; aspect
marriage partner; spouse; wife-to-be; husband-to-be; future spouse
influence; clout; leverage
support; backing; aid; assistance
declaration; indication; representation; manifestation; demonstration; expression
equal; identical; the same; no different (from); just like; equivalent
that child; that kid; that boy; (arch.) you
to remain married for life; to live as a married couple until death; to succeed in marrying
I'm off (and will be back later); see you later; to go (and then come back)
companion; follower; attendant; retinue
brat; kid; urchin; preta; hungry ghost
lawless; outrageous; insolent; rude; inexcusable; unpardonable
chorus (esp. in Greek drama); choir
bride; (one's) daughter-in-law; wife
gust (of wind); blast; influence; impact; instigation; agitation
rage; fury; exasperation; indignation
single word; a few words; brief comment
easily; readily; quickly; lightly (seasoned food, applied make-up, etc.); plainly; simply