compatibility; coexistence; standing together
to lead; to take the lead (in doing something); to precede; to go before; to die before (esp. one's spouse, parents, etc.); to be a prerequisite
accident; incident; trouble; circumstances; reasons
space; room; vacancy; opening; free time; time to spare
wedge; chock; linchpin; tie; bond
that kind of; that way; that move; that trick; that game
relaxed; easygoing; leisurely; nonchalant (during an emergency); unconcerned; unperturbed
to remain; to abide; to stay (in the one place); to be limited to; to be confined to; to only account for
selfish; egoist; (arch.) self-indulgent; (arch.) wilful; (arch.) willful
January; first month of the lunar calendar
personal history; background; log; record; hysteresis
to reconsider; to rethink; to reassess
clearly evident; quite obvious; as clear as day; beyond any doubt; strikingly apparent
conception; idea; thought; samjna (perception)
to devote oneself; to do one thing exclusively; to make a job of; to decide to
to beat; to attack (an enemy); to do away with; to finish off
clever; intelligent; well-behaved (esp. children and pets); obedient; (arch.) good (with words)
to follow advice; to act upon advice
evening; early night hours
to peek (through a keyhole, gap, etc.); to look down into (a ravine, etc.); to peek into (a shop, bookstore, etc.); to sneak a look at; to take a quick look at; to peep (through a telescope, microscope, etc.); to stick out (a scarf from a collar, etc.)
fifth day of the month; five days
nightlife; night amusements
having said that; be that as it may
bowstring; string (of a shamisen, etc.); stringed instrument; chord; hypotenuse
hasty; rash; rushed; hurried; impatient; impetuous
zealous; enthusiastic; ardent; fervent; keen; eager
in all respects; in every way; whatsoever
long-lasting; long-wearing; wears well; nagamochi; large oblong chest (for clothing, personal effects, etc.)
is never the case; has never happened
heaven's punishment; divine punishment; well-deserved punishment; just punishment
change; alteration; difference; distinction; something wrong; abnormality
sixth day of the month; six days
seventh day of the month; seven days
twelve o'clock; noon; midnight
light; lamp; counter for electric lights
remarkably; noticeably; considerably; appreciably
how many people; a number of people