indicates word or phrase being defined; used for quoting (thoughts, speech, etc.); with; (not) as much as; (not) so much as; the fact that
but; however; provided that
difficult; tough; formidable; redoubtable; stubborn
something; something or other; so-and-so; somehow; anyhow; one way or another
means of making contact; intermediary; go-between; connections; influence; pull
to try; to attempt; to have a go (at something)
everything; all; the whole; entirely; completely; wholly
to turn someone down (on some pretext) without offending them; to refuse gracefully; to decline politely
lately; recently; nowadays
only; merely; approximately; about; just (finished, etc.); as if to; (as though) about to
also; too; not ... either; (it's not possible) no matter what; although one might wish otherwise
mallow (any plant of family Malvaceae); Asarum caulescens (species of wild ginger); hollyhock
what; you-know-what; that thing; whatsit; whachamacallit; (not) at all; (not) in the slightest
inconvenient; inexpedient; unfavourable; wrong; improper; objectionable
(not) particularly; (not) especially; (not) specially; separately; apart; additionally
(any) particular; special; particularly noteworthy; worth mentioning
quarrel; dispute; argument
one's own convenience; one's way; surroundings; environment; convenience; ease of use; financial circumstances
(not) anything; (nothing) at all; and everything else; and all; (not) at all; (not) in the least
occasionally; once in a while; seldom; casually; unexpectedly; accidentally
busy; occupied; hectic; restless; hurried; fidgety
to be too busy; to be occupied; to concentrate on single-mindedly
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; I feel regretful; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
older brother; elder brother
to see; to look; to examine; to look over; to look after; to attend to; to experience
hard to please; moody; crusty; fastidious
like this; in this way; as you see
that kind of; of the sort; of the kind; such
Minister of the Left (official in Nara and Heian periods)
residence; estate; grounds; premises; mansion
legal wife (of a noble) (as opposed to a concubine); room for receiving guests; heir; successor
thereupon; shortly thereafter
yes; that is correct; understood; I see; present; here; pardon?
to obey respectfully; to humble oneself; to sit straight (upright, respectfully, attentively)
oh!; dear me; my goodness; well well; I say
husband; groom; (one's) son-in-law
welcome!; nice to see you!
to cross over; to go across; to extend; to cover; to range
come, come; come; come now; here you go; here; when handing something
fast; quick; early (in the day, etc.); premature; (too) soon; not yet
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry
please (give me); please (do for me)
beautiful; pretty; lovely; sweet; pure (heart, friendship, etc.)