appearing that; seeming that; looking like; having the appearance of
above anything else; above all; more than anything; best; greatest; excellent
sudden; abrupt; urgent; pressing; steep; sharp; rapid
tenth day of the month; ten days
to spend one's days in tears and sorrow
mouth; opening; hole; mouth (of a bottle); spout; gate; door
to move; to shift; to inspire; to rouse; to change; to alter; to operate
one person; being alone; being by oneself; being single; being unmarried; by oneself
-ian (e.g. Italian); -ite (e.g. Tokyoite); -er (e.g. performer, etc.); person working with ...; man; person
splendid; fine; handsome; elegant; imposing; prominent
(your) words; what you say; what you have said; a few words (of welcome, advice, etc.)
mark; symbol; to mark; to put a mark on; trademark; paying attention to; focusing on
sticking; clinging; with a smack (e.g. sitting down); hard; all over; thickly
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
companion; partner; other party; addressee; opponent (sports, etc.)
to be popular (esp. with the opposite sex); to be well liked; to be pampered (spoiled, doted upon, etc.); to be welcomed
still more; even more; all the more; still less; even less
to weigh on one's mind; to trouble one's heart; to be concerned about; to worry about
accession to the throne; enthronement
to build up; to establish; to form; to become (a state); to accomplish; to achieve; to change into
at this juncture; after all this time; at this stage; now
so; therefore; accordingly; consequently; on those grounds; that is why
incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive
many children; large family
well then ...; in that situation; in which case
document; writing; letter; document addressed to someone
area under direct control (of the shogun)
spring term (e.g. school); spring period
towards (a destination); for the purpose of; with the goal of; targeting (a group, a demographic)
strengthening; intensifying; reinforcement; enhancement; solidification
application; request; petition
district; section; sector
permission; approval; authorization; to permit; to authorize
case worker; case officer
by your leave; with your permission
to say; to tell; to state; to do