to harden; to solidify; to become firm; to become certain; to gather (together); to assemble
mine (ours) for the taking; something under one's full control
to leave as; to view as; to maintain the status quo
un-; non-; negative prefix
old friend; familiar face
pleasant; agreeable; comfortable; refreshing
to take on; to undertake; to take over; to inherit; to guarantee; to vouch for
ought to have been; was ... right?; to do for (inferiors)
(arch.) the art of war; (arch.) martial arts; military force; the sword; valor; bravery
absence; being away from home; house-sitting; house-sitter; being left unattended to (of one's studies, etc.); neglecting
distance; journey; itinerary; path (e.g. to one's goal); way; process
health; healthy; sound; fit
supreme; greatest; highest; best
joy; delight; rapture; pleasure; gratification; rejoicing
(a) grain; (a) drop; (a) bead
relation; relative; kind; cordial
misfortune; short life; evil fate
to pocket an insult; to choke back one's tears
character (of a person); personality; disposition; characteristics; nature (of a thing, event, etc.)
admiration; being impressed (by)
long (time that has passed); old (story)
speedy; as rapid as possible; as soon as possible
accommodation; reception; seating; custody (e.g. awaiting deportation); internment; admission
distinction; difference; separate; different; exception; exclusion
to set out; to set sail; to embark on (a new venture); to set out (to achieve something); to begin to ride; to lean forward
once; for a short time; briefly; (arch.) one morning
to step back; to move back; to withdraw (from the presence of a superior); to leave; to resign; to retire
Edo-period business taxes
anyhow; anyway; somehow or other; generally speaking; in any case; be that as it may
evacuation; withdrawal; revocation; repeal; retreat
wise; sensible; well-advised; intelligent; sagacious; prudent
how many people; a number of people