to step into (e.g. someone else's territory); to break into; to raid; to come to grips with; to get to the core of
worldly wisdom; practical wisdom; prudence; shrewdness
weak point; weakness; shortcoming; defect; flaw; sore spot
preliminary test or trial; tryout
if you are free; if you have time to spare; if not otherwise engaged
only; merely; just; at most; no more than
passing successfully (inspection, examination, etc.); passing through with no problems
den of vice; rogue's den; brothel; red-light district; cluttered room
suddenly and precipitately; take a sudden turn
fall; tumble; spill; degradation; comedown; demotion
barbarian tribes surrounding ancient China
demon; devil; evil spirit; -crazed person; -obsessed person; fiend
action of making something; -ification
sesame seeds; sesame (Sesamum indicum)
dismissal; discharge; beheading; decapitation
alas; regrettably; to my great regret; tragically
(how) many times; (how) often
comprehension; consent; understanding; OK; roger (on two-way radio)
both in name and reality; both in name and substance
inheritance; succession; accession; share-alike
to inherit; to succeed; to take over
wife; your wife; his wife; married lady; madam
the teaching profession; education of laity
appropriate; adequate; suitable; fitting; worthy
name; title; designation; fame; reputation
to turn away; to face away; to ignore; to be uncooperative; to be unconciliatory
miscellaneous; mixed; unorganized
nine parts; nine percent; almost
dignity; majesty; solemnity; gravity
ability; capability; skill
to do what one is told to; to take someone's advice; to listen to what someone says
exactly; surely; right then; just then; just (about to); on the verge (of doing or happening)
1000 pounds; 1000 kan; 1000 yen; 1000 pieces of gold; great weight; pricelessness
weight; weight (e.g. of someone's words); burden; importance; significance
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
going to work; leaving for work; attendance (at work); being at work; presence (in the office); reporting for work