subordinate; subordinates; inferior; inferiors; junior
to help (a person) out of danger
if it is the case that ...
the trouble is that ...; the problem is that ...; unfortunately; annoyingly
a minute; moment; an instant; stubborn; hot-headed
to pass (time); to spend; to overdo (esp. of one's alcohol consumption); to drink (alcohol); (arch.) to take care of; (arch.) to support
navel; belly button; protrusion or depression in the middle of an object; center; centre
don't put the trivial ahead of the important; don't sweat the small stuff; don't bother with the details (before embarking on a great enterprise); read the fine print; be careful of the small things (before embarking on a great enterprise)
dissent; disagreement; disapproval; objection; refusal
one's own discretion (idea, responsibility)
had enough; flatly refusing; wouldn't do for anything; begging pardon
farewell; be that so; in that case; (arch.) however; (arch.) though that may be the case
skillful; skilful; adroit; clever; shrewd; ingenious
to content oneself with; to be resigned to (one's fate); to be contented (satisfied) with (one's lot)
private secretary; amanuensis
memorization; memorisation; learning by heart
written seal; stylized signature
to put on (clothing, esp. new)
training; practice; workout
on the sea; surface of the sea
Kyūshū (southernmost of the four main islands of Japan)
half in doubt; half-convinced; dubious; incredulous
guarantee; security; assurance; pledge; warranty
to make sure of; to assure oneself of; to see with one's own eyes; to ascertain
to eagerly look forward to
cross-examination; close questioning; demanding an explanation
chief seat; seat of honor; seat of honour; head of the table
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
heinous; treacherous; atrocious; diabolic; fiendish; inhuman
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
the person in question; the person themselves; said person
to do what one is told to; to take someone's advice; to listen to what someone says
person concerned; interested party; related party
same row; same line; same file; same rank; same level; same category
feeling obliged; being grateful; being thankful; (arch.) shrinking back in fear
to place both hands on the ground (to express respect, apology or to present a request)
suited to the occasion; expedient; ad hoc