goodness; excellence; virtue
close friend; bosom friend; buddy; crony; chum
news (from somebody); letter; contact; (somebody's) whereabouts; (somebody's) movements
seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity
to bring near; to bring close; to let go near; to associate with; to bring (people) together; to let come near (of a person)
occupation; profession; job; vocation; trade; calling
convenient; useful; finding useful; coming in handy; (priceless) treasure
search (esp. for someone or something missing); manhunt; legally authorized search of a person, building, etc.
any and every thing; altogether; lock, stock, and barrel; the whole shooting match; the whole kit and caboodle; without reserve
entrusting (everything to); leaving (a matter) entirely with
promise; agreement; convention; rule; destiny; fate
to exchange; to interchange
bunch of flowers; bouquet
in addition; furthermore; above (which); on top of (which)
(picture) frame; framed picture; amount (esp. of money); sum
the vertical; height; front-to-back; length; north-to-south; vertical (relationship)
bumpy texture of a material (esp. woven fabric); creases in an eboshi hat
severe; strict; hard (to do); difficult; intense (e.g. cold); harsh (weather)
stomach-ache; stomach pain; gastralgia
to bear; to stand; to restrain; to control; to forgive; to put up with
most of all; extremely; supremely
serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
to make; to produce; to prepare (food); to brew (alcohol); to raise; to grow; to till
without gaps; closely packed; always; usually; often; frequently
to tie; to fasten; to wear (necktie, belt); to put on; to total; to sum; to be strict with
appearance; shape; form; atmosphere; look; feel
diffidence; losing one's nerve; feeling awkward; feeling timid; being daunted
barely; narrowly; only just; with difficulty
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)
beautiful; pretty; lovely; sweet; pure (heart, friendship, etc.)
stage (theatre, theater); scene or setting (e.g. of novel, play, etc.)
actor; actress; man of wits; clever person; cunning fellow
tipsy; pleasantly drunk; mellow; entranced; enchanted; captivated
to be shy; to be bashful; to feel awkward; to feel embarrassed
passion; enthusiasm; zeal
to give (as a gift); to present; to confer; to bestow; to award
from the standpoint of; as a matter of (e.g. fact); aboard (a ship or vehicle); on top of; first volume (e.g. book); superior quality; best
appropriate; adequate; suitable; fitting; worthy
woman; female; feminine gender
Sui dynasty (China, 581-618)