difference in social standing; difference in social position
but; however; although; though
ordinary; common; commonplace; mediocre; unremarkable; undistinguished
but; however; although; though
modest; reserved; quiet; frugal; simple; plain
shallow thinking; imprudence; rashness; quick temper; short temper
to tie; to bind; to fasten; to restrict (freedom); to tie down (with rules, regulations, etc.); to fetter
to be anxious (about); to be concerned (about); to think out (e.g. a plan); to work out; to investigate
as (much) as possible; as (much) as one can; wherever practicable; if possible
magic sword; cursed sword
average; medium; mid-grade (item); regular grade; same level as; equal to
magical powers; supernatural powers; spell; charm
command; direction; supervision; conducting (an orchestra, choir, etc.)
Your Majesty; His Majesty; Her Majesty
immediately; as soon as possible; as quickly as possible
eyesore; offensive sight; offense to the eye; obstruction (to the view of something)
tracking down and killing; punitive expedition
peace agreement; peace accord
running about; making every effort (to do); busying oneself (with); being busily engaged (in); good offices; efforts
talks (i.e. formal discussions); conference; meeting
to be awash with; to teem with; to be full of
couch; bench; ottoman; settee
to sprawl; to lie sprawled; to stretch oneself out; to lie relaxed on one's side
to give an order; to place an order; to have made to order
glasses; eyeglasses; judgment; judgement; four-eyes
to polish; to shine; to burnish; to refine (a skill, etc.); to improve; to hone
spoiled; spoilt; ruined; wasted (chance, etc.); messed up; destroyed
Lord; Sir; state minister (under the ritsuryō system or Meiji Grand Council system)
deceased; late; dead; departed
will; testament; one's dying wish; one's last words
to rest (from work, studying, etc.); to take a break
shadow; silhouette; reflection; image; ominous sign; light (stars, moon); trace
to be conspicuous; to stand out
aroma; fragrance; scent; smell
to lead a life; to live a life
to; for; from the standpoint of; as far as ... is concerned
detestable; despicable; abhorrent
interrogative sentence-ending particle expressing doubt