instability; insecurity; crankiness
to take advantage of; to impose on; to exploit; to enter (an item in a ledger); to make an entry (in an account book)
resentment; grudge; malice; matter for regret; regret
to warm up to; to become enthusiastic about; to be elated
to take into consideration; to use one's discretion
existence; being; life; survival
it's better to; it's best to; it's safest to; you can't go wrong with; it doesn't hurt (to be young, beautiful, have money, etc.)
first rank in the hierarchy of the government; highest rank given to a shrine
company; firm; (Shinto) shrine; regional Chinese god of the earth (or a village built in its honour); counter for companies, shrines, etc.; incorporated body
land of the gods; Japan; China
new compilation; new edition
junior Shinto priest; Shinto priest; generic title for a member of the Shinto priesthood
illegitimate family lineage
blue; azure; green; green light (traffic); black (horse coat color); blue 5-point card; immature
long-cherished desire; Amida Buddha's original vow
certainly; for sure; distinctly; clearly; firmly; tightly
by any standard; (not) even as flattery
advice; counsel; remonstrance; recommendation
priority level; degree of relative priority
to be arrested; to be put in bonds
otherwise; or else; if not
threat; bird-scaring device (scarecrow, gun, etc.)
glaring at; scowling at; looking contemptuously at; frowning down upon; domineering with a coercive look
body build; physique; frame
measurement round the hips
policeman's rope; arresting (a criminal)
at first; at the outset; to begin with; as a first step
to be seen dimly; to glimmer
censure; denunciation; (verbal) attack; blaming
successfully; fairly; artfully; nicely; completely; thoroughly
to destroy; to break (by striking); to smash; to ruin (a plan, atmosphere, etc.); to spoil; to wreck
Kenmu era (of unified Japan; 1334.1.29-1336.2.29); Kenmu era (of the Northern Court; 1336.2.29-1338.8.28)
no matter what; whatever happens; in any situation; rain or shine
to shuffle one's feet; to trample underfoot
stone (used for throwing)
life or death struggle; mortal combat; struggle to the death
traditional ordering of the Japanese syllabary; fundamentals; the ABCs of ...
flat; level; calm; tranquil; relaxed (sitting posture); comfortable