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
young; youthful; immature; green; low (number); small
(approximate) time; around; suitable time (or condition); time of year; season
still; as yet; (not) yet; more; (more) still; at least
insufficient; inadequate; imperfect
oneself; oneself; for oneself; personally
heedless of danger; braving dangers
to rescue (someone); to save; to help (out of a difficulty); to save (spiritually); to redeem (from sin); to deliver (from suffering, distress, etc.)
as (for); for; in the capacity of
literary style; form of (written) language (e.g. classical, modern)
manner; way; appearance; air; custom; convention; folk song (genre of the Shi Jing)
to lay (something) face down; to place upside down; to point downwards (one's eyes, head, etc.); to cast down (one's eyes); to lay (oneself) face down; to lie face down; to conceal
as if; as though; (not) at all; (not) in the slightest; really; completely
something; some; somehow; for some reason; (so) what (are you trying to say)?; what (do you mean)?
as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly; actually
that kind of; of the sort; of the kind; such
(physical) form; shape; visage; (facial) features; form (as opposed to substance); manner (of action); (resultant) state
introduction; presentation; referral; showcase (of a product)
abruptly; suddenly; all of a sudden; without warning
to rise; to go up; to enter (esp. from outdoors); to come in; to enter (a school); to advance to the next grade; to get out (of water)
uncomfortable feeling; feeling out of place; sense of discomfort; malaise; physical unease
duty; sense of duty; honor; in-law; relation by marriage
grandfather; old man; kyogen mask used for the role of an old man
on the occasion of; at the time of
far; distant; distant (past); remote (in time); distant (relationship or kinship); having little to do (with someone); far (from something else in quality, degree, etc.)
like; similar to; as with; in the same way
personal; individual; private
to become attached (to); to take (to); to become affectionate (with); to be tamed; to get close (e.g. to someone emotionally); to become intimate (with)
it's different when ... but; it's not so bad when ... but
purposely (of something needless, unexpected or seemingly counterproductive, etc.); daringly (doing something); not necessarily; not particularly; (arch.) definitely not
strange; odd; peculiar; queer; curious
that; the matter in question
to put in order; to arrange; to get ready; to prepare; to adjust; to regulate (e.g. rhythm, tune, one's breathing)
to knit (one's eyebrows); to furrow; to contract
use; utilization; utilisation; application
if I (we, etc.) could; if one were to ... then ... (an unpleasant thing would happen)
any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand
(social) position; status; standing; position (in a company, organization, etc.); post; rank
finally; at last; barely; narrowly; gradually; little by little
consent; agreement; acceptance; understanding; satisfaction (e.g. with an explanation); being convinced
father; dad; husband; you (of an elderly person older than the speaker); he