at work; in the midst of work; working
playing; play (margin between on and off, gap before pressing button or lever has an effect)
cannot bring oneself (to do); unable to bear (e.g. seeing)
abuse; misuse; perversion
(not) ever; (not) by any means; (not) in the least; (not) in any way; (not) at all
to swear; to vow; to take an oath; to pledge
promise; agreement; arrangement; something expected or predictable (e.g. running gag); typical or clichéd development (in a story); something considered obligatory or guaranteed (in a certain situation)
so; therefore; accordingly; consequently; on those grounds; that is why
please; somehow or other; one way or another
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
area; vicinity; side; edge; circumstances
protective household deity in Tōhoku, appearing as a red-faced child spirit with bobbed hair
to put; to place; to leave (behind); to establish (an organization, a facility, a position, etc.); to set up; to appoint (someone to a certain position); to hire
root (of a plant); root (of a tooth, hair, etc.); center (of a pimple, etc.); root (of all evil, etc.); source; one's true nature
self-; from ...; this ... (in contrast to some other ...); aforementioned
old; aged; long; since long ago; of the distant past; long-ago
law; act; method; mood; dharma; law
whole family; entire family; all over the house; throughout the house; retainer of a daimyo; feudal domain
young; youthful; immature; green; low (number); small
existence; possession; having; limited company
happiness; good fortune; luck; blessing
that being the case; because of ...; the reason is ...; given that ...
yes; that is correct; um; errr; huh?; grrr
performer; entertainer; celebrity
somehow; for some reason; without knowing why
hey there; I say; see here
no; nay; well; er; you're welcome; not at all
company employee; office worker; white-collar worker
to be sacked; to be fired; to be dismissed; to be beheaded
depression; recession; slump
raging waves; stormy seas; hardships; troubles; adversities
to drink; to gulp; to smoke (tobacco); to engulf; to overwhelm; to keep down; to suppress
with the exception of; excepting; excluding
existing (at the present moment); alright; acceptable; to be (usu. of inanimate objects); to have
request; favour (to ask); wish; please
dry taste (e.g. sake, wine); a liking for sake; one who likes sake; salty (taste); harsh; scathing
wife; (arch.) my dear; (arch.) dear; garnish (esp. one served with sashimi); embellishment
medium; average; moderation; middle school; China; volume two (of three); during (a certain time when one did or is doing something)
feeling; sense; impression
enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful
to mix; to stir; to blend