declaration of war; proclamation of war
relief; reassurance; recognition of right to land ownership (by the shogunate, a feudal lord, etc.); (arch.) living safely surrounded by walls
for today; for the time being
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
topic; subject; much talked about; topical; in the news
news flash; news special; special newscast; special news bulletin
success; boom; being well-attended (of an event); prosperity
step; stride; counter for steps
to follow; to accompany; to serve; to work under; to obey
date (with someone); (social) outing (for two); date night; date (day)
to like; to prefer; to be pleased by
breaking up (a meeting, gathering, etc.); dispersal (e.g. of a crowd); dissolution (of a company, organization, etc.); winding-up; dissolution (of the Diet, Parliament, etc.)
reserve; constraint; declining; refraining; forethought; foresight
completely; absolutely; (not) at all; (not) a bit; earnestly; intently
to make someone cry; to move someone to tears; to grieve
vein (visible under the skin); bulging veins (esp. in the head)
trembling (with fear, anger, etc.); shivering (with cold); shaking; quivering
one's way (ahead); one's path
to stop up; to close up; to stand in the way; to obstruct; to occupy; to fill up
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather
inconvenient; inexpedient; unfavourable; wrong; improper; objectionable
to do for (the sake of someone else)
with a sudden rush; in a mad rush; all at once
to tear off; to pluck; to scratch off
fearfully; nervously; timidly; gingerly
to follow; to come along (with); to accompany; to come with (something); to follow as a result (of); to be incidental (to)
thoughtless; reckless; ordinary; usual; excessive; indiscriminate
stupid; foolish; idiotic; fool; idiot; blockhead
at the most; at best; to the utmost; as much as possible; as much as one can
this and that; this or that; one thing or another; around; about; round about
endlessly; continuously; (going) on and on; meandering; winding; sinuous
disliking; not wanting; unpleasant; disagreeable; no!; quit it!
suddenly disappears somewhere
shield; buckler; escutcheon; pretext; excuse; grounds (for)
publicly; openly; ostensibly; formally
to turn up; to make an appearance; to put in an appearance; to drop by
there; the spot; the place; then and there; on the spot; immediately
to cut one's way through; to fight one's way through (the enemy); to get over; to come through; to overcome (a difficulty)
to take part in; to be a party to; to side with; to support; to agree with
to reveal by washing the surface; to expose by washing away dirt, earth, etc.; to discover (by investigation); to bring to light; to start washing
style; way; shape; dress; attire; clothing