Imperial Guard (Meiji); personal guard
to come together; to join; to merge; to get married; to become a married couple
why; how; for what reason
nevertheless; at any rate; even so; all things considered; be that as it may
whether one likes it or not; willy-nilly
clear; transparent; clearing (a high-jump bar, hurdle, etc.); overcoming; getting through; clearing (the ball; in soccer); clearing (e.g. a checked box)
to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to set free; to let go; to fail to ...
to kneel down on one knee; to genuflect
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
powerful; strong; forceful; reassuring; encouraging
to hug (someone) tight; to embrace; to give (someone) a tight hug; to cuddle
strenuous effort; hard struggle; working hard; hard fighting; fierce fighting
birth (of a person); nativity; creation; formation; one's first birthday