to become aroused (of emotions, nerves, etc.); to become excited; to become stirred up; to be proud; to be haughty; to be pompous
each (person); individually; one by one; one at a time; in turn
matter causing distress; something causing worry
to repeat; to do something over again
worship (esp. Christian); adoration; divine service; worship (esp. Buddhist and Shinto)
relief; reassurance; recognition of right to land ownership (by the shogunate, a feudal lord, etc.); (arch.) living safely surrounded by walls
emotional scars; mental trauma
as ... as one can; as ... as possible; as much as possible
to get close; to cuddle close together; to nestle close to; to snuggle up to
clergyman; churchman; clergy
success; prosperity; boom
achievement; meritorious deed; distinguished service; contribution
change; alteration; difference; distinction; something wrong; abnormality
peace; tranquility; tranquillity; Heian period (794-1185)
to visit; to call on; to arrive (season, time, situation, etc.); to come; (arch.) to make a sound; (arch.) to send a letter
once; before; formerly; never yet; never before; first time
studying under; looking up to; apprenticing oneself to
everything; all; the whole; entirely; completely; wholly
to raise; to bring up; to rear; to cultivate; to foster; to nurture
I can't find the words to thank you; I can never thank you enough
close friend; bosom friend; buddy; crony; chum
assistant; adjunct; lieutenant
to pile up; to accumulate; to estimate
castella (type of sponge cake)
to think; to consider; to think (of doing); to plan (to do); to judge; to assess; to imagine
positive; assertive; active; proactive; aggressive
to attempt; to test; to try out
scholarly ability; scholarship; knowledge; literary ability
near oneself; close to one; familiar
even a little; any at all; if only a little; no matter how little
speaking of ...; when it comes to ...; as for ...; if one were to say ...