have to (verb); must (verb); is indispensable; absolutely necessary
very; awfully; exceedingly; (not) at all; by no means; simply (cannot)
(if) by some chance; by some possibility; in the unlikely event that; (unlikely event of) emergency; the worst(-case scenario)
like; similar to; (I) think (that); (I) have a feeling (that); feels like; feels similar to
(for something) to have occurred; to have done (something); (for something) to happen on occasion
to compare (something) to; to liken; to speak figuratively; to use a simile; to use a metaphor
war; battle; match; game; competition
defeat; loss; failing to live up to (one's name, looks, etc.); discount; loss (on a sale)
will not do; do not; does not
to say; to speak; to tell; to talk
which (of three or more); well; now; c'mon
extent; degree; limit; bounds; (span of) time; (a) distance; the state of
frustrated (over a failure, humiliation or injustice); annoyed; chagrined; (bitterly) disappointed; bitter; vexed
regret; chagrin; mortification; freedom from obstructive thoughts
but (still); and yet; nevertheless; even so; notwithstanding
(not) ever; (not) by any means; (not) in the least; (not) in any way; (not) at all
without (doing); instead of; if (it) isn't done; if (one) doesn't do ...; if not ...; unless ...
service; duty; business; Buddhist religious services
he; she; that person; (arch.) you
babysitting; babysitter; taking care of; assisting; assistant
I; me; oneself; (arch.) you
friend; companion; comrade; accompaniment; companion (e.g. book); complement
to stop; to turn off; to park; to prevent; to suppress (a cough); to stop (someone from doing something); to dissuade
-ian (e.g. Italian); -ite (e.g. Tokyoite); -er (e.g. performer, etc.); person working with ...; man; person
together with; same; both; all; including ...
to love; to cherish; to admire; to appreciate
court noble; nobility; Imperial Court
various fiefdoms; various domains
help; assistance; service
to look up (at); to look up to; to respect; to ask for (e.g. guidance); to seek; to depend on
Satsuma (former province located in the west of present-day Kagoshima Prefecture); sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas)
movement; move; motion; trend; development; change
to be aware of; to know; to notice; to feel; to understand; to comprehend; to remember
wanted; wished for; in need of; I want (you) to
dangerous; risky; in danger; in jeopardy; uncertain; unreliable
bet; wager; stake; gamble
armed might; military power; the sword; force
to approach; to draw near; to be imminent; to press (someone for something); to urge; to compel
but; however; even; however; no matter how; ... or something; either ... or ...
start; leaving; marching off
to buy; to purchase; to value; to have a high opinion; to stir; to provoke
not less than; ... and over; beyond (e.g. one's expectations); above; above-mentioned; aforementioned
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
backing; support; backer; shield that protects one's back