anything and everything; just about everything
to make someone's acquaintance; to become acquainted (with)
regarding; in; to; towards; with regards to
how kind of you; that's very nice of you; kindly
that gentleman; that lady; he; she
near; close; close (in time); soon; close (relationship); friendly
old person; elderly person; trustee of the Japan Sumo Association; retired high-ranking wrestler who is licensed to coach and receives retirement pay; senior statesman (of the Tokugawa shogunate); important local official (under the Tokugawa Shogunate)
to swindle out of; to cheat out of; to defraud of; to misrepresent oneself as; to pretend to be; to assume (a name or title)
August; eighth month of the lunar calendar
like-mindedness; (being of the) same mind; shared sentiment; comrade; fellow; kindred soul
to stop; to abort; to discontinue; to close
world; society; people; the public
distant (from someone); aloof; estranged; knowing little (of); ill-informed (about); ignorant (of)
to nod; to bow one's head in assent; to agree
to make narrower; to shut (an umbrella); to shrug (one's shoulders); to purse (one's lips)
to be; to come; to go; to be (doing)
pink; erotic; blue; pornographic
summoning; calling; riding; (high-quality) silk crepe (fabric)
substitute; replacement; stand-in; proxy; compensation; exchange
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
of good character; kindhearted; good-natured
oh my god!; oh my gosh!; you got me!; wow!
since then; since that time; only that much; the way things were left
to start to say; to attempt to say; to be about to say; to speak to; to address
to interrupt; to obstruct (a view, someone's way, etc.); to block (light, wind, etc.); to intercept; to cut off
to make; to manufacture; to build; to construct; to prepare; to get ready; to dress (oneself in)
unnecessary; not needed; not necessary
some; several; many; how many; how much; very
counter for thin, flat objects (e.g. sheets of paper, plates, coins); counter for portions of gyōza or soba; counter for ranks; counter for wrestlers of a particular rank; counter for fields or rice paddies; counter for palanquin bearers
your home; your family; their home; (my) home
to surprise; to frighten; to create a stir
to advance; to move forward; to carry forward (plans, work, etc.); to proceed with; to raise; to elevate
early evening (usu. from 3pm to 6pm); dusk
to finish up; to complete; to finish off; to get through; to polish off
aroma; fragrance; scent; smell
white makeup powder; (face) powder
to paint over heavily; to plaster up
counter for colours; color; colour; (outward) appearance; look; (facial) expression; face
personal accessories (ornaments, adornments)