to pull oneself together; to collect oneself (after a failure); to regain control (of oneself)
note (letter) left behind; will
to pinch; to hold (between one's fingers); to pick up and eat; to snack on; to pick out (the main point); to summarize
exactly; precisely; just; just (like); as if; as though
letter (of an alphabet); character; writing
the reverse (side); back (side); other side; hidden side; behind the scenes
to pierce; to stab; to sting; to bite; to sew; to stitch; to pole (a boat)
deep affection; dear; beloved
to receive favor; to receive assistance; to receive help; to be looked after; to be taken care of; to become dependent (on)
elegance; grace; article; item; counter for items (of food, etc.); counter for dishes or courses (at a restaurant)
to decorate; to ornament; to display; to exhibit; to mark (e.g. the day with a victory); to adorn (e.g. the front page)
to increase in value; to gain prestige
in the future; another day; later
way; method; means; resource; course
really (seem, appear, etc.); truly; evidently; in that way
patience; endurance; perseverance
married couple; husband and wife; man and wife
softly; gently; stealthily; secretly; to leave alone; to leave as it is
travelling incognito (of a person of high rank); special palanquin for carrying a daimyo or his wife incognito
several years; a few years
sense; sensation; feeling; intuition
to deepen; to heighten; to intensify
highest rank; highest position; high-end; highest-order; most-significant (e.g. bit)
spine; line of the backbone; seam down the back (of clothing)
sweat; perspiration; moisture; condensation; gulp; oops
suddenly; all of a sudden
two kinds; second-class (e.g. mail)
strict; severe; stringent; rigorous; rigid; firm
charge; custody; safekeeping; deposit; storage
bursting; rupture; explosion; breakdown (of talks, negotiations, etc.); breaking off
stoppage; coming to a stop; ceasing (movement, activity, etc.); suspension (of operations); suspension (of payment, a licence, etc.); (temporary) prohibition
a little; a few; small; only; just; merely
to let out; to utter; to issue; to send; to leave; to depart
one way or another; in many ways; in various ways
valid; proper; right; appropriate; reasonable
somehow (or other); for some reason; without knowing why; something (or other); some ... or other
defense; defence; protection
being off guard; being defenseless