regrettable; disappointing; precious; dear; too good for; deserving better
provocation; stirring up; arousal; excitement; stimulation
to render futile; to bring to naught; to waste; to not make good use of
theory; reason; logic; (unreasonable) argument; strained logic; excuse
make-up; makeup; cosmetics; decoration; dressing; veneer
metamorphosis; disguise; transformation; shapeshifting; morphing
to travel all over; to be active in places widely apart
statesman; administrator; politician; policymaker
captive; prisoner; victim (of love, etc.); slave (to one's lust, etc.)
to swoop down; to glide down; to fly down; to land gently (on); to alight (on)
to come true (of a dream, wish, etc.); to be realized; to be fulfilled; to be granted; to be answered (of a prayer); to be requited (of love)
laughing in astonishment (at something silly or stupid); scoff
oh!; ah!; oh dear!; good grief!; dear me!; thank God!
to stifle a laugh; to hold back a laugh
thick; bulky; massive; heavy
make; manufacture; -made; made of ...; made in ...
echo; reverberation; response; reaction; repercussions
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
soundproofing; sound insulation
to conjecture; to comprehend; to surmise; to understand; to estimate
careful; cautious; wary; watchful; vigilant; prudent
on purpose; deliberately; intentionally
time; labour; payment (for labour); pay; tedious job; troublesome job
right away; without delay; as soon as possible; very soon
way; style; ceremony; rite; wedding (ceremony); equation
reception (e.g. wedding); banquet; celebration; party
having no thought for; having no consideration for; disregarding; overlooking; (arch.) being found not guilty (in an Edo-period court); (arch.) acquittal
to pour water (into); to dilute with water; to hinder; to hamper; to throw cold water on
consideration; concern; fear; worry; solicitude
to go out and away; to leave
big man; large man; tall man; giant
official notice; Edo-period proclamation issued by the shogunate (or a daimyo, etc.) usu. to the general populace
chilly; unpleasantly cold