still; much more; (not) yet; still a long way to go; still a long way off; not there yet
exactly; precisely; closely; tightly; properly; without fail
God's name; Christ's name
even (e.g. even a child); as long as (it is, you are, etc.); (if) only; just
honorific title; honorific term of address
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
pardon; forgiveness; exemption; permission
to declare; to assert; to state definitively; to finish saying; to say everything; to tell all
your daughter; young woman
slowly and quietly; smoothly
modest; reserved; quiet; frugal; simple; plain
to raise one's hand; to surrender; to raise one's hand to someone (as a threat to strike); to become better (at something); to improve; to throw one's hat in the ring
to nod; to bow one's head in assent; to agree
to urge; to encourage; to press; to stimulate (e.g. growth); to hasten (e.g. development); to quicken
as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly; actually
the other day; a few days ago
older brother; elder brother; brother-in-law (spouse's older brother or older sister's husband)
neighbouring country; neighboring country; adjacent country
breaking off an engagement
studying abroad; (temporarily) studying at another school (to learn a specific skill)
whole; entirety; to begin with; in the first place; ... the heck (e.g. "what the heck?"); ... in the world (e.g. "why in the world?")
to resound; to reverberate; to make a stir
country; state; region; national government; central government; home (i.e. hometown, home country); province (of Japan)
force; vigor; influence; authority; impetus; impulse
to thrust at someone (e.g. a weapon); to point (a gun, knife, etc.) at; to hold up threateningly to (someone's face); to present forcefully (demand, document, etc.); to confront someone with (evidence, facts, etc.); to force upon
and the like; such as; or something; something like; I hear that ...; people say that ...
knowing; being aware (of); (an) acquaintance
street; road; traffic; coming and going; flow (of water, air, etc.); passage; transmission (of sound)
both people; two people; two directions; both directions
to be (animate); to be; to be ...-ing; to have ...-ed; to be ...-ed; to (have the audacity to) do
to spread; to be propagated
now (when it is already much too late); at this stage; afresh; anew; again
marriage proposal; marriage talks