to hold between (e.g. one's fingers, chopsticks); to grip (from both sides); to put between; to sandwich between; to catch (e.g. a finger in a door); to trap; to insert (e.g. a break into proceedings)
guidance; leadership; instruction; shido (minor penalty in judo)
quantity; amount; volume; number; amount of money
detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)
to call on someone; to call at a place; to ask; to inquire; to hear; to be told
unpleasant; awkward; embarrassing; uneasy
(arch.) like that; (arch.) as such; yeah; uh-huh
you are quite right; reasonable; natural; just
to float; to save (on one's expenses); to scrimp; to half-rise, e.g. to one's feet
in line with this; therefore; consequently; so; such being the case; in that regard
warning; admonition; lesson or a phrase that teaches you not to do something
arrangements; plan; programme; program; preparations
just right (time, size, length, etc.)
to throw; to fling; to hurl; to neglect; to abandon; to leave alone
this is why; that is the reason why; it is the case that; so; thus; with that
to spread (of a rumour, news, etc.); to travel; to be handed down (from generation to generation); to be passed down; to be introduced (to a country, region, etc.); to be brought; to be conveyed (of a feeling, impression, etc.)
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that ...
at present; currently; so far; for now; for the time being
attention; notice; care; caution; advice; warning
yes; that is correct; understood; I see; present; here; pardon?
to keep (something) a close secret; to hide (the truth, one's pain, etc.); to keep hidden
to be hard (to do); to be difficult; to require much effort; to be laborious; to be backbreaking; to have trouble (doing)
to open (one's eyes) wide
angry; indignant; wrathful; enraged
trouble (I have put you through); (your) hard work; thank you (for your hard work); I appreciate your efforts
appropriate; suitable; fitting; apt; proper; right
worn-out; shabby; seedy; completely exhausted
yukata; light cotton kimono worn in the summer or used as a bathrobe
to look old; to become time-worn; to become worn out; to become old and grubby; to become musty
hakama; pleated skirt or loose-legged trousers worn over a kimono mainly on ceremonial occasions; (leaf) sheath; (sake bottle) stand
elegant; graceful; refined
departure; setting off; being used up; being consumed; passage of time; lapse; rehearsal
grandfather; old man; kyogen mask used for the role of an old man
since some time ago; for some time; for quite a while
cooperation; collaboration; help; support
background; scenery; background (of an incident, situation, etc.); circumstances; backing; support (from behind the scenes)
to (be able to) agree (with); to be able to accept; to find acceptable; to be convinced; to understand
to choose; to select; to pick (out)
trouble; bother; trouble; difficulty; care; attention
therefore; for that reason; such being the case
doubtful; questionable; uncertain; disputable; suspicious