to stop (someone) by throwing one's arms around them; to catch (someone) in one's arms; to hold (someone) back
entirely; completely; cleanly; snugly
carrying in one's arms (a baby, pet, doll, etc.); holding; up!; carry me
emphasizes direct object of action
finely chopped fish or meat (sometimes seared first); mince; hitting (e.g. a drum); striking; bashing; criticizing; robbery
debauched; lewd; lascivious; lecherous; salacious; wild
remarks; comments; way of talking; speaking style; excuse; topic (of conversation)
polite; respectful; reverent
green tea; green leaf tea; non-powdered tea (as opposed to matcha); medium-grade green tea
moderate (degree); proper (amount); temperate; suitable
to be scorched into; to be seared into; to make a strong impression; to be etched in (one's memory)
straightforwardly; readily; without hesitation
oh; ah; if there is; as for that; that is
to overcome (opposition); to push past; to force one's way; to press and cut
invitation; solicitation; canvassing; canvasing; inducement; persuasion
fraud; swindle; graft; saying you're going to do something but in the end not doing it; making promises without keeping them; flaking out
just right (time, size, length, etc.)
to cool (e.g. from a high temperature to room temperature); to let cool; to dampen; to throw a damper on; to spoil
slim; slender; lithe; smoothly; without resistance; without trouble
to withdraw; to leave; to retire; to back down; to give up
to go to ruin; to go under; to fall; to be destroyed; to die out; to become extinct
symbol (of something abstract); emblem; (symbolic) representation
counter for small animals; counter for rolls of cloth (two han in size); (arch.) counter for horses; roll of cloth
to slay; to kill; to put to the sword
original; unique; distinctive; independent; one's own; personal
900; nine hundred; (arch.) fool; (arch.) idiot
throughout; over a period of ...; over a span of ...
bureaucrat; government official; bureaucracy
visit (from someone); call
(not) a single person; (no) one
powerful person; influential person
cloistered emperor; ex-emperor who has become a monk
to be strongly attracted (by); to be utterly charmed (by); to be completely captivated (by); to admire greatly; to fall deeply in love (with); to fall head over heels (for)
not only ... but (also); as well as ...
detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)
scholarship; scientific attainments
successfully; fairly; artfully; nicely; completely; thoroughly