pronunciation; reading (e.g. of a kanji); way of reading (out loud); interpretation (e.g. of a text); reading
modesty; humility; being humble
to be entwined; to be involved
going out (of a nobleman, etc.); visiting
deep regret; bitter disappointment; chagrin; vexation
(arch.) the art of war; (arch.) martial arts; military force; the sword; valor; bravery
from now; from the present moment; from this time forward; henceforth
change; alteration; substitute; rate of exchange
don't you think?; indicates question
edge; brink; verge; time; moment of
military affairs; military people
eyesore; unpleasant sight; obstructing a view
at first; initially; in the beginning
small dish (usu. one of several accompanying rice); side dish; fill; fill-in (drumming); jack-off material; something to masturbate to
boorish; unrefined; rustic; uncouth; clumsy; brusque
deplorable; regrettable; disappointing; vexing; unfortunate
whereabouts; place where one is; position; location
their Majesties the Emperor and Empress
surely; certainly; no doubt; indeed
happy event; cause for celebration; congratulations
errand; mission; messenger; bearer; familiar spirit
to send; to dispatch; to despatch; to bestow (favour, etc.); to grant (e.g. pardon)
with trouble; at great pains; rare; valuable; kind; generous
consideration (for); thoughtfulness; solicitude; care; watchfulness; concern
loyalty; allegiance; fidelity
to keep in mind; to bear in mind; to try; to aim to do; to endeavor; to endeavour
accepted; fully-fledged; clear; respectable
to meet fortuitously (e.g. running into an old friend); to meet by chance; to happen across
growth; development; growing up; growth (of a company, the economy, etc.)
to weigh on one's mind; to trouble one's heart; to be concerned about; to worry about
brilliant; splendid; glorious; magnificent; spectacular
keenly; deeply; calmly; quietly; fixedly (e.g. gazing, staring)
marriage proposal; marriage talks
how much; how many; what amount; what extent
to apply for; to make an application; to propose (marriage); to offer (mediation); to make an overture (of peace); to challenge
to be lost in thought; to be immersed in reverie
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)