protection; defense; providence; amulet; charm
something like ...; things like ...; someone like ...; the likes of ...
deeply religious; devout; godly; faithful
adds force or indicates command
every year; yearly; annually
health; healthy; sound; fit
traffic safety; driving safety; road safety
earnest prayers being answered; realization of one's earnest wishes
incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive
effect; effectiveness; efficacy; effects (e.g. sound effects, visual effects, special effects)
call; visit; inquiry; enquiry; question
to come off; to be removed; to disappear (of pain, a fever, etc.); to be caught; to be harvested; to be interpreted (as); to be taken (as)
while; even though; despite
to assume the posture of praying; to press the palms and fingers of both hands together; to beg; to make a supplication; to see (something or someone of high status)
next; following; subsequent; stage; station
year; age; years; past one's prime; old age
bonfire often in temple grounds, usu. of charms, talismans, New Year decorations, etc.; ritual burning of money, cedar sticks, or other objects as an offering
also; too; not ... either; (it's not possible) no matter what; although one might wish otherwise
(not) particularly; (not) especially; (not) specially; separately; apart; additionally
to have (something) innate; to be born with
parent; parents; dealer (in cards, mahjong, etc.); banker; founder; inventor; (pet) owner
opportunity; chance; folding; fold; small food box (wooden or cardboard); folding in ... (two, three, etc.); counter for folded items
to touch; to feel; to touch (with); to experience; to come in contact with; to touch on (a subject); to allude to
near; close; close (in time); soon; close (relationship); friendly
(my) wife; inside the home; one's family
on good terms with; on cordial terms with; getting along well with; to make friends with; to be good friends with; to get along with
to receive; to take; to get somebody to do something; to have in one's pocket (a fight, match); to contract (a disease); to catch
your husband; her husband
to invite; to ask (someone to do); to tempt; to lure; to induce (tears, laughter, sleepiness, etc.); to arouse (e.g. sympathy)
all present; all concerned; all of us
just (e.g. "just wait here"); come now; tolerably; passably; well...; I think...
year by year; annually; every year; from year to year
level; standard; level (plane); floor; spirit level; (surveyor's) level
to approach; to draw near; to get close; to get acquainted with; to get closer to; to get to know
photograph; photo; picture; moving picture; movie
to take (a photo); to record (video, audio, etc.); to make (a film)
pretty; lovely; clean; clear; completely; entirely
to eat; to live; to make a living; to bite; to sting (as insects do); to tease; to torment
curry (esp. Japanese curry); rice and curry