business; errand; nature of one's business
one's own child; one's own children
to refuse; to reject; to inform; to give notice; to ask leave; to excuse oneself (from)
will not do; do not; does not
lingering attachment; lingering affection; regret; reluctance; ruefulness
(not) ever; (not) by any means; (not) in the least; (not) in any way; (not) at all
pardon; forgiveness; tolerance; leniency; mercy; going easy (on someone)
rate; ratio; comparatively; contrary to expectations
improvement (e.g. in skill, ability); advance; progress; communication of opinions of the general populace to those of high rank
in this way; thus; such; uh...
order; command; decree; (software) instruction; statement
counter for places, parts, passages, etc.
to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by
conspicuousness (usu. color); prominence; distinctiveness
to step back; to move back; to withdraw (from the presence of a superior); to leave; to resign; to retire
some; (a) little; somewhat; to some extent; in part
pocket money; spending money; pin money; allowance
coming out; going out; attending (work); appearing (on stage); start; beginning; origins
edge; brink; verge; time; moment of
eldest child; oldest child; child who carries on the family name; (arch.) pre-ritsuryo official established in key provinces, responsible for administration of his home and surrounding provinces; (arch.) head of a warrior clan (Kamakura period)
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...; did not ...
furnished with; including; attached to; impression; appearance; luck; sociality
awning (over window, doorway); eaves (of roof); narrow aisle surrounding the core of a temple building; visor (of a cap); brim; classic Japanese women's low pompadour hairstyle
hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius)
to track down; to locate; to find out; to smoke out; to ferret out; to chase up
disposal; throwing away; dealing with (a problem); measure; punishment; penalty
barrier; gate; seki (in go); mutual life
wicked person; evil person; scoundrel; bad thing; mischief
family name; house name; family honour; family honor
to be affected; to be influenced; to be concerned with; to have to do with; to stick to (opinions)
even if; no matter (what); if; though; although; supposing
far from; anything but; not at all; let alone; to say nothing of; not to mention
8th in rank; eighth sign of the Chinese calendar
strenuous exertion; spurt; splurge
mark; guide; purpose; aim; sight (on a firearm)
to teach; to instruct; to tell; to inform; to preach
mother's side of family; maternal (grandfather, uncle, etc.)
lush mountain; green mountain; grave; burial place
quantity; amount; volume; number; amount of money
indicates emotion or admiration; indicates emphasis; I; me; wah!; boo!
nonsensical; unreasonable; awfully; extremely; disorder; confusion
destination; whereabouts; future; prospects
affected; smug; pompous; conceited; snobby; pretentious