just this side of; one step short of; on the brink
encouragement; promotion; inducement; incitement; stimulation
mankind; the human creature; fellow creatures
passionate; fervent; affecting; moving; touching
before the spirit of the deceased
to exhaust one's vocabulary (in trying to persuade someone or explain something, etc.); to run out of words; to be verbose; to cajole; to talk someone's head off
like that; that way; thus
evening glow; red sunset; afterglow (of sunset)
to be extremely embarrassed; to burn with shame
to burn; to scorch; to singe; to char
face; visage; look; (facial) expression; honor (honour); face; influence
too many to count; too numerous to mention
time axis; time basis; timeline
ambition; the Buddha's great vow (to save all people)
one's real father; natural father; biological father
author; writer; novelist; artist
future years; in (one's) later years
understanding person; supporter
consistency; coherence; one kan (approx. 3.75 kg); one piece of sushi
of all people; a person of ...'s standing
to bud; to sprout; to develop (of talents, feelings, etc.); to awaken
close attention; (watching with) keen interest
existing in opposition or interdependence
woman's heart; female instincts or psychology
endurance; perseverance; patience
imagination; supposition; virtual; potential (enemy)
national crisis; national disaster
thorough investigation; close inquiry; pursuit (e.g. of the truth)
to give off (a smell, scent, aroma); to smell of; to perfume (a room, etc.); to hint at; to suggest; to insinuate
meditation; contemplation
lively; vigorous; sprightly; animated; vivid
to share (someone's) good luck; to follow (someone's) example; to enjoy the same benefits (of someone or something); to be named after
to support; to back up; to revive (e.g. a company); to boost (e.g. morale); to bring up; to raise
slip of the pen; mistake in writing; misspelling; lapsus calami