strong opposition; vehement opposition
description; describing; depicting
first meeting; first interview with
inquiry; enquiry; question; searching; looking for
right to know; right to access information
interval; break; pause; gap (between objects); interval; opening
in a subdued voice; in undertones; in a whisper; in a mumble; in a murmur
mockery; derision; ridicule
smart rabbit; cunning rabbit; nimble rabbit
to nod one's head; to nod yes; to agree
sake cup; cup for alcoholic beverages; counter for cupfuls, bowlfuls, spoonfuls, etc.; counter for boats; counter for octopuses and squid; cup
highest; uppermost; topmost; oldest; eldest
sacred wine; sacred sake; sake offered to the gods; sake
tree trunk; bole; backbone; base; foundation
grounds; foundation; authority; support; prop; something upon which to rely
introduction (from abroad); transmission (through successive generations); being handed down (from generation to generation); being passed down
fate; chance; relationship; tie
one's body alone; having nothing except one's body; just oneself (with no belongings)
to use up all one's strength; to die
to be anxious (about); to be concerned (about); to think out (e.g. a plan); to work out; to investigate
third stage; three stages; third dan (in martial arts, go, shogi, etc.)
mouthful; morsel; gulp; sip; one word; in short
cheering in chorus; saying in unison
in groups of twos and threes; in small groups; (lit.) (in groups of) threes and fives
unsatisfying; disappointing; abrupt; not enough; too quick; too short
to collect (e.g. one's thoughts); to get in order
how can (one) do something
oath; vow; pledge; covenant
anyone; any person; whoever
to be obsessive (about); to be overly concerned (with); to be particular (about); to pay special attention (to); to get stuck; to be obstructed
to make a vow; to take an oath
ace up one's sleeve; trump card; secret skills; secret; (arch.) left hand
fresh and youthful; lively; vibrant; vivacious; juicy (e.g. fruit)
strictly; severely; rigidly
having no thought for; having no consideration for; disregarding; overlooking; (arch.) being found not guilty (in an Edo-period court); (arch.) acquittal
even though things may appear this way
details (of an incident, event, etc.); whole story; course of events; facts; circumstances; particulars
turns and twists; ups and downs; meandering; complications; vicissitudes
eaves; narrow aisle surrounding the core of a temple building
main building (of a manor); central room (of a house)