number of words a person speaks; number of dependents; number of mouths to feed; number of shares, items, applications, etc.
shrill voice; piercing cry; shriek; scream
to borrow; to rent; to hire; to make use of (another's help, wisdom, etc.); to obtain; to use (for another purpose)
nekomata; fork-tailed cat yōkai; giant beast that inhabits the mountains
gentle; quiet; mild; quiet (color, pattern, etc.); sober
(even) if only a little; to some extent; in the slightest way
clearing one's throat; cough
cross-examination; close questioning; demanding an explanation
cool; indifferent; apathetic; cold; cold-hearted; heartless
questioning; interrogation; examination (of a witness)
word ending; way of ending one's words; slip of the tongue; verbal mistake
crossing; intersection; (genetic) crossing over
overcoat; greatcoat; cloak; wrap; mantle
depending on; dependent on
daughter (esp. of someone of high standing); (another's) daughter
explanation; commentary; exposition; elucidation
a little bit; a little while
to ask a big favour; to ask unreasonable things; to be unreasonable
to cause; to induce; to bring about; to produce
(it was) no bother at all; not at all; it was nothing
comfortable (to live in); snug; cosy; cozy
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
seemingly good; (of) good appearance; looking good
imperial court; royal court
travelling incognito (of a person of high rank); special palanquin for carrying a daimyo or his wife incognito
not a word to anyone; keep it secret; mum's the word
seems; I think; I guess; right?; don't you agree?
to head out (for); to head (to); to go (to); to leave (for)
careful; elaborate; scrupulous
to prepare for death; to get ready to die
(those) who are; (that) which is; in the capacity of
gracious (defeat, apology, etc.); graceful; upright; righteous; (arch.) unspoiled (scenery, etc.); (arch.) pure
unconnected; weakly related; alien; having little prospect of marriage
to take the blame; to take responsibility; to assume liability; to bear the burden
to pull tight; to brace; to tighten
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
to beg forgiveness; to ask for someone's pardon; to ask for permission
calm; composed; self-possessed; firm
surrender; capitulation; submission; yield
to ask for; to apply for; to make an application for; to file a request for; to submit (e.g. one's resignation)
vector; direction (e.g. of one's activities or interests); focus