to shake; to waver; to tremble
series; chain; two reams (i.e. 1000 sheets of paper); verse; stanza
injured person; wounded person; casualty
simply; merely; only; solely
thinly; slightly; vaguely; a little
(made of) stone; stone-built
to fill (with); to be filled with; to express (an emotion); to project (sadness, joy, etc.); to wear (e.g. a smile)
moat; fosse; canal; ditch
to enclose; to surround; to shelter (e.g. a criminal); to shield; to keep (e.g. a mistress); to store (vegetables, fruit, etc.)
residence; abode; dwelling
management; administration; operation
stairs; stairs at the front of a noh stage
to pile up; to make a heap; to lay (e.g. bricks); to acquire (e.g. experience); to build (a reputation)
to bind; to file; to top with egg (e.g. donburi)
preparation; arrangements; provision; getting ready; laying out (e.g. a meal)
(private) secretary; treasured book; secret book
several sheets (flat objects)
shift the responsibility (for something) on to (someone); pass the buck
finding fault (with); being picky
contents; interior; substance; content; (sword) blade
average; medium; mid-grade (item); regular grade; same level as; equal to
look (in someone's eyes); expression (of the eyes); eyes
sharp (blade); pointed; sharp (pain); stabbing; perceptive; keen
wild beast; wild animal; brute
to compromise; to meet halfway; to step up to; to walk up to; to approach
breeding; raising; rearing
institution; establishment; facility; home (for elderly, orphans, etc.)
the one before last; two generations, etc. previous
free (of charge); gratuitous
opening to the public; making available to the public; putting on display; exhibiting; showing (play, movie, etc.); holding (interview, etc.)
pretty; charming; lovely; adorable
kind; sort; type; similar example; parallel; the like
prosperity; bustle; activity; crowd; turnout
to approach; to draw near