to draw; to paint; to depict; to describe; to picture in one's mind; to imagine
to chase; to run after; to follow (a set order, a trend, etc.); to drive out; to get rid of; to drive (e.g. a herd)
poor; pitiable; pathetic; pitiful
so; like this; in this way; this much; to this extent
to become haggard; to become gaunt; to become emaciated; to become worn out (from illness, worry, etc.)
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
(way of) life; lifestyle; living; life circumstances; livelihood; day-to-day life
welcome; (warm) reception
happiness; good fortune; luck; blessing
as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly; actually
kilo-; 1000; kilogram; kilogramme; kilometre; kilometer
to put on weight; to gain weight; to grow fat; to get stout
is that so?; I see; right; oh
regrettable; unfortunate; disappointing; vexing
old person; senior citizen; the aged; the elderly
to look into; to peep into; to peer into
you; buddy; monarch; ruler; he; she
clever; bright; smart; intelligent
education for governing as a monarch; kingcraft
previous generation (of a family); previous head of the family; predecessor; previous age; previous generation
wise ruler; sage king; intelligent and virtuous monarch
insufficiency; deficiency; shortage; dissatisfaction; discontent; complaint
probably not; probably won't; intend not to; will not; trying not to; attempting not to; whether you ... or not
absurd; unreasonable; extreme; senseless; disorderly; chaotic
large country; major nation; great power; province of the highest rank (ritsuryō system)
previous king; late king; ancient virtuous king
princess; spoiled girl; hothouse flower; glue
to choose; to select; to pick (out)
to have a taste for; to be fond of; to enjoy (in moderation); to be modest; to be prudent; to watch (e.g. one's behaviour)
face; honour; meld; lineup (of players participating in a mahjong game); attendees (e.g. at a meeting); members
friendly chat; pleasant chat; lighthearted talk; friendly conversation
hard to reach place; remote place
confections; sweets; candy; cake
to hand (over); to deliver in person
remote region; outlying district; border district; frontier
to live (of humans); to reside; to inhabit; to dwell; to abide
it is, isn't it?; I know, right?; innit?