(approximate) time; around; suitable time (or condition); time of year; season
being a graduate of the same school; person who went to the same school; fellow alumnus
north-east; Tōhoku (northernmost six prefectures of Honshu); Tohoku
Kyoto and vicinity (esp. during Edo period); Kyoto-Osaka region; Kansai region
natural defences; natural defenses; steep place
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
to build up; to establish; to form; to become (a state); to accomplish; to achieve; to change into
society; the world; the times
just because; even if; even though
force; strength; capability; ability; efficacy; effect; effort
will; resolution; kindness; goodwill; gift (as a token of gratitude)
vigorous; cheerful; assertive
ronin; masterless samurai; high school graduate waiting for another chance to enter university after having failed the yearly entrance examination; person out of work; jobless person; (arch.) wanderer
to turn; to rotate; to pass around; to send around; to move (someone or something to where its needed); to send; to turn (to a new use)
at least; at most; (even) just
to be caught; to be arrested; to hold on to; to grasp; to find (e.g. proof); to get (e.g. a taxi)
unhappiness; sorrow; misfortune; death (usu. of a relative); bereavement
furthermore; besides; moreover; in addition; further; above or beyond this
your body; your health; yourself; you
difference; discrepancy; variation
imperial court; shogunate government; authorities; public affairs; official; government
importance; emphasis; stress
when it comes to; concerning (an area of expertise)
grounding (in a skill or subject); knowledge; training; achievements; attainments; accomplishments
important matter; matter of great importance; serious affair; major incident; emergency
different school (e.g. of ikebana)
have to (verb); must (verb); is indispensable; absolutely necessary
to add (one thing to another); to add (a few more words, an explanation, etc.)
to comfort; to console; to amuse
odd; strange; queer; peculiar
to confide; to reveal; to disclose; to lay bare; to speak frankly; to open (one's heart)
long-cherished ambition; satisfaction
to accomplish; to achieve; to carry out; to arrive at (a certain outcome); to come to; to end with
convenience; accommodation; advantage; benefit; expediency
fate; destiny; connection; tie; pretext; justification
strange; odd; peculiar; queer; curious
great (i.e. great-grandson, great-grandmother)