link (e.g. in a chain of events); part (of a plan, campaign, activities, etc.); monocyclic
noisy; boisterous; turbulent (era, etc.); troubled
to hesitate to say; to hem and haw; to falter in one's speech; to be stuck for a word; to mumble
tsk; tut; shoot; chirp; tweet
debut; doing something for the first time; starting anew; starting afresh
meeting; rendezvous; meeting for the first time; coming across; confluence
bottomless; unlimited; immeasurable; inexhaustible
taste (in fashion, music, etc.); sense (e.g. of humour); flair
to weigh on one's mind; to trouble one's heart; to be concerned about; to worry about
crossing without meeting (e.g. letters in the post, people on the road); going astray; difference of opinion; misunderstanding; estrangement
bottom of one's heart; depths of one's mind; innermost thoughts; from the bottom of one's heart; wholeheartedly; truly
to mourn; to lament; to be sorry; to regret; to repent
to lead; to spearhead (a group); to command (troops)
to contemplate; to ponder; to think over; to turn over in one's mind; to reflect; to muse
news; word; tidings; omen; foreboding; premonition
simple honesty; tactless frankness
news (from someone); letter; contact; (someone's) whereabouts; (someone's) movements
previous king; late king; ancient virtuous king
to play a central role; to take a leading part
to pledge allegiance; to swear an oath of allegiance; to take an oath of allegiance
eradication; extermination; destruction; suppression
private; confidential; informal; secret; (within the) family circle; (on the) inside
Suruga (former province located in the central and northern parts of present-day Shizuoka Prefecture)
reins; bridle; control; the reins (on)
apprehension; misgivings; uneasiness; fear; anxiety
calmness; composure; coolness; serenity; presence of mind
calm, cool, and collected; level and calm
period; time; opportunity; chance; age; term (e.g. in office); session (e.g. of parliament)
movement; move; motion; trend; development; change
stable period; period of stability; stable stage of pregnancy (i.e. 12th week and onwards, when risk of miscarriage decreases)
to take (seat, position, course, office, etc.); to assume; to ascend (the throne); to accede; to start (on a journey); to commence
to leave behind; to put off; to postpone
to begin to appear; to begin to come in
to lie in wait (for); to be on the watch (for); to wait (for); to watch (for)
head (of a household); proprietor (of a store); one's husband; (one's) employer; (one's) master; host
to help; to assist; to aid; to contribute to; to be a factor in
(practical) business; business practice; business affairs; (actual) work
to engage in; to participate in; to take part in; to be involved in
(one's) whereabouts; destination; where one is headed; outcome; course (of events); future
to give up; to abandon (hope, plans); to resign oneself (to)
search (esp. for someone or something missing); manhunt; legally authorized search of a person, building, etc.