as (e.g. "do as one is told", "as we age we gain wisdom"); wherever (e.g. "wherever my fancy took me")
obligation; duty; charge; responsibility
strongly hoping or requesting (of something that is difficult to be brought to fruition)
short gaff; hand gaff; hook on a wooden handle
landlord; landlady; house owner; home owner; head of the household
neighbouring house; neighboring house
to greet; to call out (to); to invite; to get in touch (with); to cheer (on); to give vocal support (to)
to feel sorry (for, that); to regret (that); to feel pity; to sympathize
one portion; one serving; adult; grown-up; fully fledged; established
is that so? (generally rhetorical)
one's own convenience; one's way; surroundings; environment; convenience; ease of use; financial circumstances
regrettable; disappointing; precious; dear; too good for; deserving better
safety; security; safely; without incident; good health; inaction
to sit; to squat; to be implicated
string; cord; man who is financially dependent on a woman; gigolo; restrictions; conditions
to look away; to avert one's eyes
far away; far off; far; long ago; long before
future; prospects; outlook; journey ahead; distance yet to cover
good; goodness; right; virtue
to ascend; to go up; to ascend (as a natural process, e.g. the Sun); to rise; to go to (the capital); to be promoted; to add up to
to clear up; to clear away; to refresh (e.g. spirits); to be cleared (e.g. of a suspicion); to be dispelled; to be banished
difference; distinction; discrepancy; mistake; error
(period of) a year; during an era
dim; vague; indistinct; faint; obscure
to be helpful; to be useful
the world; society; sphere; circle; world-renowned; world-famous
comfort; consolation; diversion
north; the North; northern territories; North Korea; (arch.) north wind
direction; way; point of the compass; cardinal direction; method; means
egg white; white-fleshed fish (e.g. tai, hirame, karei); white meat; sapwood
head (of a household); proprietor (of a store); one's husband; (one's) employer; (one's) master; host
middle; centre; center; midpoint; heart
at least; at most; (even) just
road; path; way; set of practices; Buddhist teachings; Taoism; modern administrative region of Japan (Hokkaido)
steady; honest; sober; straightforward
to love; to cherish; to show favouritism to; to be partial to; to fondle; to caress
hesitation; indecision; vacillation