to quiet; to calm down; to compose oneself; to settle down
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that ...
taking a straight look at something; looking someone in the eyes
to bear; to stand; to support; to withstand; to be fit for; to be equal to
sensitive; susceptible; emotional; impressionable; sentimental
dainty; delicate (e.g. fingers); fine; sensitive; delicate (feelings, sense, etc.); subtle
approximate age; apparent age; marriageable age (esp. of a woman); age of maturity; age (when ...); for years (past)
explanation; excuse; clarification; vindication; apology
to occur repeatedly; to repeat; to be repeated; to be frequent
now (when it is already much too late); at this stage; afresh; anew; again
to exchange (messages, thoughts, etc.); to communicate
I'm home!; I'm back!; now; at present; just now; a moment ago
(slowly and) carefully; without haste; thoroughly; deliberately; closely; meticulously
joyful (news, event, etc.); joyous; delightful (e.g. result); pleasing (e.g. sight); gratifying; welcome
sound of voice; vocal sound
if you don't mind; if you like; if you feel up for it; if you're interested
suddenly; abruptly; unexpectedly
well, ...; right, ...; so; then; that way (would mean ...); if that is the case
to think about; to send one's heart out to; to give more than a passing thought to; to think of something far away; to think nostalgically upon (esp. one's hometown)
because ...; for ...; the reason being ...; as for ...; when it comes to ...; regarding ...
holy tree; sacred tree; Christmas tree
for generations; from generation to generation; generation after generation; through the ages
protection; safeguard; shugo (Kamakura or Muromachi period military governor)
babysitting; babysitter; protecting; keeping; keeper
in the early period (of something); at the beginning
foreign enemy; outside invader
to be mixed; to be blended with; to associate with; to mingle with; to join
to meet (the enemy) and attack; to engage (the approaching enemy); to confront; to intercept
even if; no matter (what); if; though; although; supposing
repulse; repelling (e.g. the enemy); driving back
mask; veil; disguise; anonymous; unmarked; incognito
entirely; completely; cleanly; snugly
overcoat; greatcoat; cloak; wrap; mantle
deep (colour); dark; strong (flavour, smell, etc.); thick (consistency); dense; strong (possibility, etc.)
branches and leaves; foliage; unimportant details; nonessentials; side issue
settlement; village; community; (bacterial) colony
present age; present day; contemporary; modern era; modern times; contemporary era
exchange (e.g. cultural); interchange; interaction; alternating current; AC