there (place relatively near listener); there (place just mentioned); that place; then (of some incident just spoken of); that (of point just raised); (arch.) you
boss (esp. yakuza); foreman
that's the way it is; yes; is that so?; is it?
organization; organisation; structure; construction; system (e.g. railroad, transport, party, etc.); tissue; texture (of a rock)
because ...; for ...; the reason being ...; as for ...; when it comes to ...; regarding ...
how long; how far; how much
war potential; military strength; fighting power; ability (to compete); capabilities; valuable asset
messy; confused; chaotic; complaining about various things
sworn younger brother; junior male peer (in a club, group, etc.)
country; state; region; national government; central government; home (i.e. hometown, home country); (arch.) province (of Japan)
green pheasant (Phasianus versicolor); Japanese pheasant
to be decided; to be settled; to be unchanging; to be the same (as always); to be a fixed rule; to be destined; to be well executed (of a manoeuvre in a sport, game, etc.)
everyone; anyone; no one; nobody
to turn one's hand to; to reach out one's hand; to get involved in; to make a move on; to strike; to beat
reason; cause; circumstances
Kanto; region consisting of Tokyo and surrounding prefectures; Kanto; north-eastern half of Japan (during the feudal era)
biggest; greatest; largest; maximum
one person; being alone; being by oneself; being single; being unmarried; by oneself
Eh?; What?; Come on!; Damn!
origin; source; base; basis; cause; ingredient; material
wicked; evil; wastrel; scoundrel; organized crime; yakuza
tradition; legend; folklore
to go to and from (a place); to go back and forth between; to go to (school, work, etc.); to attend; to circulate (e.g. blood, electricity); to be communicated (e.g. thought)
to stand; to rise; to find oneself (e.g. in a difficult position); to depart (on a plane, train, etc.)
(real) ability; true strength; merit; arms; force
full moon; 15th day of the lunar month
together with; same; both; all; including ...
management; (executive) staff; leaders; leadership; top brass; upper echelons
company; lot; bunch; troupe; company (of musicians)
et cetera; etc.; and the like; the likes of; something like
attractive; good-looking; stylish; cool; smooth; neat
-ness; indicates assertion; come; come now
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
something like ...; things like ...; someone like ...; the likes of ...
expressly; especially; taking the trouble (to do); intentionally; deliberately
class (of students); group (of people); party; lot; bunch; crime family; organized-crime syndicate
to turn back (e.g. half-way); to return; to go back; to recover (e.g. something lost); to be returned; to rebound
with trouble; at great pains; rare; valuable; kind; generous
to stop; to turn off; to park; to prevent; to suppress (a cough); to stop (someone from doing something); to dissuade
what?!; what did you say?!; why?; what for?; anyone; anything
by no means; never!; something unexpected; emergency; (arch.) currently; (arch.) for the time being
dear (old); fondly-remembered; beloved; missed; nostalgic
kimono; Japanese traditional clothing (esp. full-length); clothing; clothes
finally; at last; barely; narrowly; gradually; little by little
to weigh on one's mind; to bother one; to be interested (in); to be curious (about); to feel like (doing); to feel inclined to