how many times; how many degrees (temperature, angle, etc.)
this sort of; this kind of; like this; such
painful; bitter; tough; difficult; cruel; harsh
to resign; to retire; to quit; to leave (one's job, etc.)
to differ (from); to vary; to not be in the usual condition; to not match the correct (answer, etc.); to be different from promised; isn't it?
to work; to labor; to function; to operate; to commit (e.g. a crime); to perpetrate
appearing ...; looking ...; way to ...; method of ...ing; form; style
also; too; not ... either; (it's not possible) no matter what; although one might wish otherwise
to continue; to keep up; to keep on
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
big; large; loud; extensive; spacious; important
splendid; fine; handsome; elegant; imposing; prominent
immediately; at once; soon; before long; easily; readily
to be jealous of; to be envious of; to envy
where; what place; how much (long, far); what extent
still; much more; (not) yet; still a long way to go; still a long way off; not there yet
a lot; lots; enough; sufficient; enough; too many
to live; to get along; to spend (time)
of course; certainly; naturally
father (esp. used in samurai families prior to the Meiji period)
from the standpoint of; as a matter of (e.g. fact); aboard (a ship or vehicle); on top of; first volume (e.g. book); superior quality; best
to set (sun); to become dark
to strike; to hit; to beat; to punch
to gain strength; to have energy
shot; charge; blow; punch; home run; try
throne; crown; government position; court rank; social standing; rank; grade (of quality, etc.)
introduction; presentation; referral; listing
good-naturedness; good-natured person; credulous person; easy mark
in the first place; to begin with; after all; anyway; beginning; start
to think (about, of); to think over; to consider; to bear in mind; to think (that); to believe; to intend (to do)
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
to learn by experience; to learn one's lesson; to learn the hard way; to be discouraged (by); to have enough (of); to be disgusted (with)