to praise; to commend; to compliment; to speak well of; to speak highly of
since some time ago; for quite a while; already
heavy work; manual labour; feat of strength
practice (as opposed to theory); actual practice; actual site; (at) the scene; (on) the spot
certainly; without fail; right and wrong; pros and cons
about to start out; just about to leave or go out; outing; trip
for a short while; for a while; for some time; for the time being
to entertain; to make welcome
your native country; your hometown; my home country (i.e. Japan); countryside; country; (arch.) daimyo's territory (Edo period)
around the world; throughout the world
to meet (someone of higher status); (arch.) to be recognized (esp. by someone of higher status); (arch.) to be visible; (arch.) to be seen
to think, feel, consider, know, etc.
therefore; for that reason; such being the case
to meet; to encounter; to see; to have an accident; to have a bad experience
to give; to confer; to bestow; to kindly do for one; to oblige; to favour
spirit; mind; nature; disposition; motivation; intention
conclusion from reasoning, judgement or calculation based on something read or heard; reason; cause; meaning; circumstances; situation
that's the way it is; yes; is that so?; is it?
at that time; in those days; at that moment; then
someone (unspecified, but someone in particular); a certain person
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
on good terms with; on cordial terms with; getting along well with; to make friends with; to be good friends with; to get along with
friend; ally; supporter; taking sides with; supporting; standing by
intention; plan; belief; assumption; estimate; estimation
tattling; telling on (someone)
to refuse; to reject; to inform; to give notice; to ask leave; to excuse oneself (from)
interpretation (i.e. oral translation); interpreter
furnished with; including; attached to; impression; appearance; luck; sociality
to differ (from); to vary; to not be in the usual condition; to not match the correct (answer, etc.); to be different from promised; isn't it?
it is ... that ...; precisely; although; while; it is precisely because ... that ...; only because ...
from long ago; from old times; from time immemorial
powerful; strong; forceful; reassuring; encouraging
savage; barbarous; barbaric; uncivilized; uncivilised
hard-nosed; strong-willed; determined; unyielding; stubborn; resolute
document; official papers
negotiations; bargaining; talks; making demands
going to and fro; back and forth
both; both sides; both parties
national language; Japanese language (often as a school subject in Japan); native Japanese words (as opposed to loanwords)
world; society; people; the public
manners, customs and popular sentiments
understanding; comprehension; appreciation; sympathy