to make an appeal; to urge
not to be depended on; of little hope
to avoid meeting someone's gaze; to not look someone in the eyes
national defence; national defense
gag order; gag rule; gag law
biological parent; real parent
interval; break; rift (in clouds)
to decline (in prosperity); to become deserted; to become desolate; to taper off (of a sound)
saying all one has to say (usu. negative, e.g. complaints, insults, etc.)
large household; large family; large group (of people); big organization; great wealth
passing each other (without meeting); entering somewhere just after someone had left; coming in just as someone had gone out; inserting in the wrong order
spirit; sprite; energy; vigor (vigour); fine details; semen
loyalty; devotion; fidelity; inspector of the Imperial Prosecuting and Investigating Office (ritsuryō system)
to have a comeback for every remark; to be always ready with excuses; to contradict everything
follow-up report; further news
speculation; thinking; meditation
rendezvous; tryst; (lover's) meeting; (secret) date
more than usual; especially; particularly
branches and leaves; foliage; unimportant details; nonessentials; side issue
beautiful boy; pretty boy; handsome boy
hot-blooded; hot-headed; temperamental; impulsive
to remove; to move out of the way
extreme north; North Pole; utmost limit; breaking point
to look happy; to look pleased; to make eyes (at someone); to ogle
water caltrop (esp. Trapa japonica); water chestnut; caltrop (weapon)
in a tousled manner; in a ruffled fashion; in a disorderly manner; with a fluster; confusedly; messily
well-informed person; walking dictionary; extensive knowledge
knotted cord; cord for fastening clothes, etc.
legendary; fabled; fabulous
night under the midnight sun; white night (at extreme latitudes); night during which the sun doesn't set
luxurious and gorgeous; magnificent
mirror surface; lens surface
casualties; the killed and wounded
neglect; negligence; disregard; making light of
each time; every time; thank you for your continued patronage; thank you for your support; hello; I'm coming in
secret medicine; secret remedy; nostrum; wonder drug; excellent remedy
cruel; hard-hearted; harsh; unkind
confectioner; confectionery; candy store