to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe
at once; immediately; without delay; promptly
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
to add (one thing to another); to add (a few more words, an explanation, etc.)
low (rank, degree, value, content, quality, etc.); low (position); close to the ground; short (height); deep (voice); in a low key
extermination (e.g. of pests, demons, bandits); elimination; making someone renounce worldly desires in order to concentrate on Buddha's teachings; curing illness
force; strength; capability; ability; efficacy; effect; effort
to divide; to cut; to halve; to break; to crack; to dilute; to fall below
to shift one's attention to; to shift one's focus on
to break; to be broken; to be folded; to give in; to back down; to turn (a corner)
question (e.g. on a test); problem; problem (e.g. societal, political); question; question (i.e. doubt); public discussion
hmmm; uh-huh; murmur indicating approval, comprehension, etc.
unreasonable; unnatural; impossible; forcible; forced; excessive (work, etc.); immoderate
to look at; to gaze at; to look out over; to get a view of; to look on (from the sidelines); to stand by and watch
to sit cross-legged; to rest on one's laurels
is it?; isn't it?; be; is
manners; behavior; behaviour
attention; notice; care; caution; advice; warning
to want; to wish for; (arch.) to request; (arch.) to demand; (arch.) to seek; (arch.) to search for
to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by
to move; to stir; to operate; to run; to make a move; to take action; to be touched
to insist; to assert; to be obstinate in saying
to incline one's head to the side (in doubt); to tilt one's head to the side (in confusion); to be puzzled
strong defense; strong defence
through; throughout; in the course of; all over or throughout (e.g. a place)
to trick; to cheat; to deceive; to coax; to wheedle; to soothe and humor (humour)
this very day; today is the day (that ...); today for sure
konnyaku (Amorphophallus konjac); konjac; devil's tongue; konnyaku jelly; konjac jelly; devil's tongue jelly
lord; nobleman; daimyō; dignitary; master
delicious; tasty; sweet; attractive; appealing; convenient
world; society; life; lifetime; age; era; reign
to leave (behind); to leave (undone); to not finish; to save; to set aside; to leave (to someone, esp. after one's death)
forevermore; for eternity
honorific/polite/humble prefix; honorific suffix
ancestor; forefather; foremother
in order to (e.g. meet goal); so that; take care (so as); hoping or wishing for something