before oneself; in front of one; a bit before reaching (a location); this side (of a location); one's standpoint; one's appearance; skill
gambling den; gambling house
prostitute (esp. Edo period)
coming and going; commuting
as many as one likes; as much as one likes; great many; plenty; almost (none); (not) much
change; alteration; difference; distinction; something wrong; abnormality
at any rate; anyhow; anyway; in any case; because; as you know
to be astonished to hear; to be incredulous about; to express disbelief; who do you think you're kidding by saying (that); what a laugh!
postponement; deferment; adjournment
to make (the best) use of; to put to good use; to let live; to keep alive; to revive; to resuscitate
the Horse (seventh sign of the Chinese zodiac); hour of the Horse (around noon, 11am-1pm, or 12 noon-2pm); south; fifth month of the lunar calendar
lowdown; inside curtain; inside information; hidden circumstances; inside facts; inner workings
to expose; to lay open (e.g. secret); to take apart; to disassemble; to kill; to murder; to dress (meat)
particular; special; exceptional; particularly; especially; exceptionally
something worthy of comparison; something being compared
always; constantly; frequently; often; nonstop
care-taking; house-sitting; house-watching; caretaker; house-sitter
reading-book; reader; guidebook; textbook (esp. a pre-war elementary school Japanese language textbook)
leader; reader; reading book; reader (i.e. someone who reads); microreader; dotted line (in printing)
original intention; initial resolution
innocent; naive; unsophisticated; birth-
walnut (Juglans spp., esp. Juglans regia)
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; amusement; hobby
medium; diviner; shaman; oracle
pleasantry; joke; tomfoolery
play; sport; romp; frolic; joke; prank
dust; trash; garbage; negligible amount; tiny bit; hustle and bustle (of life)
chance; start; cue; excuse; motive; impetus
spattering; splotching; step-by-step; little-by-little; soon; dots
counter for buildings (esp. houses); suffix for a pen name, stage name, etc.
geisha; professional female entertainer, usu. at traditional banquets
kelvin; measure of temperature from absolute zero (-273C)
fine jewel; article of excellent quality; beautiful woman; beauty
to remain; to be left over; to be in excess; to be too many
green youth; immature youth; novice; greenhorn
gradually; little by little; soon; before long; here and there; scattered
approximate age; apparent age; marriageable age (esp. of a woman); age of maturity; appropriate age (to ...); old enough (to ...)