in the same way as; just like
guidance; leadership; leading the way
surprise; astonishment; wonder; amazement
to become confused (disconcerted, disorganized, disorganised); to be flustered; to panic; to hurry; to rush; to hasten
infancy; childhood; infant; child
to shine; to sparkle; to twinkle; to light up (with happiness, hope, etc.); to beam; to gleam
in a subdued voice; in undertones; in a whisper; dry and tasteless; stale
detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)
to prepare oneself for the worst; to strengthen one's resolve; to accept one's fate; to prepare oneself
to decide to; to pretend that; to make a practice of doing; to make it a rule to
bitter smile; wry smile; forced smile; strained laugh
near; close; beside; attendant; retainer; vassal
home position; origin; usual place (for something)
normal operation (of a train service, bus service, etc.); running normally; normal state of affairs; business as usual
inner canthus; inner corner of the eye
stand-offish; distant; not frank; watery (alcohol, coffee, etc.)
to use one's influence; to pull strings; to take measures; to make the necessary preparations
mind; heart; spirit; the meaning of a phrase (riddle, etc.)
to soak (into); to permeate; to sting (of a wound, sensitive area, etc.); to smart; to be infected (e.g. with vice); to be steeped (e.g. with prejudice)
excluding; except (for); apart from; outside (a boundary, scope, etc.)
to be delighted; to be glad; to congratulate; to welcome (a proposal, advice, etc.); to take kindly to; to do with pleasure
expert; learned person; doctor; PhD; instructor at the imperial court (ritsuryō period); pitch and length marks (to accompany a Buddhist liturgical chant, etc.)
every person; each one; everybody
isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...
to smile (at); to grin (at)
unfortunately; regrettably
almost; nearly; hardly; barely; large majority; large proportion
to be useful; to be helpful; to serve the purpose
bashful; shameful; ashamed
to make a fist; to clench one's fist
to tie; to fasten; to wear (necktie, belt); to put on; to total; to sum; to be strict with
to speak distinctly; to speak clearly; to put it bluntly; to get to the point; to be frank
error of judgment; miscalculation; bad decision
princess; daughter of a nobleman
about this time; about now