to keep away; to keep at a distance
anxiously; with anxious looks; with anxiety
to change the subject (e.g. away from something awkward or inconvenient)
sudden; abrupt; improvised; hasty; impromptu skit; bandwagon fan
lull; breathing spell; respite; remission (of an illness); becoming stable
signature; signing; sealing
a (single) moment; an instant
to frolic about; to mess around
to draw (water, etc.); to scoop up; to pump up; to draw on (ideas) (from subordinates, the public, etc.); to take into account; to adopt
cheerfully; joyously; joyfully; happily; lightheartedly; excitedly
pail (for water); bucket; cistern; water tank
precocity; early ripening; premature development
competent; suitable; qualified
quick-wittedness; having tact; being sensible
sales promotion; hard selling
to fall in love at first sight; (arch.) to see for the first time; (arch.) to meet for the first time; (arch.) to have sexual relations for the first time
to devise a plan; to work out a plan
wife; Mrs; (arch.) wife of a nobleman; (arch.) consort (of the emperor) of the third rank (ritsuryō system)
blood vessel; blood relationship
softly; mildly; gently; politely
quiet unsociable person; obstinate person; blockhead
description; expression (in words); qualification (e.g. of a noun with an adjective); form; figure; appearance
sample; specimen; pattern; model; example
half; semi-; half-past; odd number; (arch.) han (unit of land area, approx. 595.8 m^2)
past days; bygone days; days of yore; while still alive; during one's lifetime
quick-witted; quick to understand
circulation; dissemination
to choose; to select; to pick (out)
rear gate (esp. of castle); back entrance; (opponent's) weak point; (arch.) force attacking the rear of a castle; (arch.) official in charge of imprisoning offenders
salvation of one's country
to cancel; to withdraw; to retract; to take back (words, etc.); to revoke
fight; scuffle; walking about; walking around; conducting oneself; stroll (in noh, an action piece involving circling the stage)
no matter for; without regard to; whatever the ...
to threaten; to menace; to intimidate; to startle; to frighten; to scare
to stop; to halt; to have (someone) stay; to put up (a guest); to fasten; to pin
fine; minute; detailed; meticulous; precise
royalty and titled nobility
castle town; city in Japan that developed around the castle of a feudal lord
all companies; each company
physical distribution; distribution of goods; logistics
prosperity; bustle; activity; crowd; turnout
prosperity; flourishing; thriving
unmistakable; unquestionable; certain; evident
discovery (of a plot, misdeed, etc.); detection; exposure; disclosure