to exert (influence); to exercise; to cause (e.g. damage); to do (e.g. harm); to bring about (e.g. benefits); to extend
sharp increase; sudden rise
as it is; plain (truth); bare; undisguised; unvarnished; unexaggerated
let me humbly say; most humbly; with all due respect
March; third month of the lunar calendar
various families; various schools of thought
anyway; anyhow; at any rate; after all
to leave; to withdraw; to appear before; to present oneself
one person; another name; nickname; alias
pardon; forgiveness; exemption; permission
February; second month of the lunar calendar
I'm told; is what I heard; is how it is, apparently; is what they said
remainder; remnant; the rest; what is left; balance; leftovers
to become less crowded; to thin out; to get empty; to be hungry
something; something or other; so-and-so; somehow (handling, dealing with something); anyhow; one way or another
consideration; concern; attention; thoughtfulness; making arrangements; care
as before; as ever; as it was originally
order (for an item); request; demand; condition
as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly; actually
conference; consultation; discussion; negotiation
distinction; difference; separate; different; exception; exclusion
neighborhood; neighbourhood; vicinity; environs; surrounding area; district
to be useful; to be helpful; to serve the purpose
business; enterprise; venture; (social) project; undertaking; enterprise
red bean paste; red bean jam; filling (e.g. of a manjū); stuffing; padding
packhorse; workhorse; hack
ruffian palanquin bearer (Edo period); thug; ruffian; scoundrel
to collect (debts); to dun; to appoint; to promote; to emphasize; to focus on
goods; materials; commodities; resources; supplies
(on) land; ground; shore; track and field; athletics
transport; transportation; conveyance; carriage
prosperous; flourishing; popular; widespread; active; lively
origin; source; basis; base; cause; (raw) material; ingredient
Mikawa (former province located in the east of present-day Aichi Prefecture)
working away from home (esp. abroad); person working away from home; migrant worker
on this occasion; now; in these circumstances; with this opportunity
favorable treatment; favourable treatment; hospitality; warm reception; good treatment; hearty welcome
paying; remunerative; advantageous; profitable
consideration; taking into account
thoughts; opinion; however much money you wish to give (as alms, a fee at a museum, etc.); fondness (for a significant other, etc.; often used teasingly); love
to ask for; to apply for; to make an application for; to file a request for; to submit (e.g. one's resignation)
secret conference; private consultation; secrecy