proximity of a monarch or lord
one's own discretion (idea, responsibility)
(unlikely event of) emergency; the worst(-case scenario); (lit.) 10000 to 1; (if) by some chance; by some possibility; in the unlikely event that
your home; your family; their home; (my) home
careful; cautious; prudent; discreet; deliberate
to fix (a time, date, etc.); to set; to expect; to hope for; to resolve (to do); to decide upon
announcement; presentation; demonstration; displaying; showing; introducing
even; for starters; so; therefore; judging from; based on
quantity; amount; generosity; magnanimity; pramana; (in Indian philosophy) means by which one gains accurate and valid knowledge
looking; viewing; (please) try (to)
nature; natural constitution; innate disposition
retainer; subject; vassal; servant
safety; security; safely; without incident; good health; inaction
nowadays; these days; at present
nose medicine (e.g. nasal spray); bribe; hush money; soothing sweets (for a child)
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
firm; strong; unbending; unyielding; uncompromising; stubborn
timidity; cowardice; prudence; pedantry
already; now; by this time; quick; early; fast
deep (colour); dark; strong (flavour, smell, etc.); thick (consistency); dense; strong (possibility, etc.)
face; surface; mask (esp. a noh or kyogen mask)
to represent; to signify; to reveal; to show; to express; to make widely known
that matter; those matters
to interrupt; to obstruct (a view, someone's way, etc.); to block (light, wind, etc.); to intercept; to cut off
let me humbly say; most humbly; with all due respect
to hold between (e.g. one's fingers, chopsticks); to grip (from both sides); to put between; to sandwich between; to catch (e.g. a finger in a door); to trap; to insert (e.g. a break into proceedings)
to rub; to scrub; to scrape; to draw near; to press
similarly; same (idea); same (name)
to command; to order; to tell (to do); to appoint (to the post of)
to let (someone) play; to keep (someone) amused; to leave idle; to not make use of; to do; to do
greed; craving; desire; appetite; hunger; avarice
confident; assured; self-assured; bullish (e.g. market)
knowledge; awareness; consent; acceptance; forgiving; pardoning
talent; gift; function; noh (theatre)
this for sure; certainly is
primary significance; primary importance; first principle; absolute truth; ultimate truth
formal; strict; ceremonious; stiff
used to indicate respect for the listener (or reader)
to work (for); to be employed (at); to serve (as); to act (as); to conduct a religious service