relations with one's relatives; socializing with relatives; treating a non-relative as family; being on close terms with someone as if they were a relative
to develop a relationship; to build intimacy; to deepen a friendship; to get acquainted
impossible to do (although wants to)
change; alteration; substitute; spare; rate of exchange
preface; introduction; preamble
winners (those who have succeeded socially, economically, etc.)
sparing a life; clemency; reconsideration of an employee's dismissal
entreaty; appeal; petition
nonetheless; nevertheless; but; (and) yet
selling (real-estate) lots
to abolish; to abandon; to repeal; to dethrone; to depose
adopted child (usu. male); son-in-law
being boxed in on all sides; having obstacles in every direction; being at a loss (what to do); being in a fix
point of uncertainty; unclarified issue; doubt
fine (grain, workmanship, etc.); close (weave); delicate; precise; accurate; careful
(with) only a few left; (with) little left
indomitably; undauntedly; resolutely; determinedly
modern translation; translation into modern language (of a classical text, e.g. The Tale of Genji)
wooden frame; wooden crate; wooden pallet
employee (of a store); shop assistant; clerk; salesperson
rack or hanger for hanging kimono, coats, etc.
kimono; Japanese traditional clothing (esp. full-length); clothing; clothes
torii (Shinto shrine archway)
appreciation (of art, music, poetry, etc.)
having at one's mercy; trifling with; toying with; playing with; making a fool of; leading around by the nose
to fix (a time, date, etc.); to set; to expect; to hope for; to resolve (to do); to decide upon
love for (one's) family; family love; familial love
general inspection; complete overhaul
pie; tart; palmier (pastry)
to get hungry; to become hungry
somewhat thick; relatively thick; thickish; on the thick side
to respect; to honor; to honour; to esteem; to prize
to refuse; to reject; to decline; to prevent (from doing); to deny (e.g. access); to block
entry into a castle (esp. by a conquering force)
mother-in-law; foster mother; step mother
to shade an account; to add something extra
to change color (of leaves in autumn); to turn red; to ripen (and change color); to become sexually aware; to reach puberty
many colors; many colours
good-value; economical; advantageous (price, deal, etc.); useful; helpful
stock; share; stump; (clump of) roots; plant with attached roots or stem; strain (of bacteria, etc.); stock company
(physical) appearance (of a person); one's face and figure
everyday clothes; ordinary clothes; casual wear; informal dress