nodding (in agreement, with approval, etc.); repeatedly nodding and dozing off; suddenly (dying); deep (flavor, flavour, color, colour, etc.); rich
inner thoughts; real intention; at heart; deep down; inner center (centre)
to be relieved; to feel relieved
to press for an answer; to shower questions on someone
to bring to a finish; to bind firmly; to superintend
dangerous; unsettled; troubled; disturbed; insecure
to go against; to oppose; to disobey; to defy
to think hard; to brood over; to worry too much (about); to torment oneself (with the thought of)
inside one's heart; in one's mind
to stop; to stay (e.g. the night); to contain; to keep (in position, in place); to record (e.g. a fact); to retain
soon; shortly; before long; nearly; almost
five; five years of age; eight o'clock (old time system)
here and there; in twos and threes; sporadically; now and then; from time to time; occasionally
substantial; real (as opposed to nominal)
debut; doing something for the first time; starting anew; starting afresh
distinguished family; noted family; family status in the Imperial Court; master (of a craft); expert
happiness; well-being; joy; welfare; blessedness
to sharpen; to grind; to whet; to hone; to make keen
to open wide (doors, windows, etc.); to fling open
fresh; refreshing; invigorating; clear (e.g. voice); fluent; eloquent
to blow into; to breathe into; to inspire; to indoctrinate; to record (music, video, etc.)
background; scenery; background (of an incident, situation, etc.); circumstances; backing; support (from behind the scenes)
encroachment; erosion; corrosion
for generations; hereditary; generation after generation
eldest child; oldest child; child who carries on the family name; (arch.) pre-ritsuryo official established in key provinces, responsible for administration of his home and surrounding provinces; (arch.) head of a warrior clan (Kamakura period)
swordsman; swordswoman; fencer
ability; competency; talent; skill; capacity
preeminence; excellence; superiority; transcendence
to slip into; to crawl into (under); to conceal oneself (under); to sneak into; to infiltrate
will; probably; may; I think; surely; I hope
to watch for an unguarded moment
centre of gravity (center); centroid; barycenter; (one's) balance
first meeting; first interview with
intruder; invader; trespasser; raider
iron rod; iron bar; iron club; horizontal bar (gymnastics)