(following a verb) to be sure to; to do (something) so that ...; to make sure to; to try to
large-hearted; generous; liberal; placid; composed; cool
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
trait; peculiarity; idiosyncrasy
to probe; to search; to sound out; to investigate
friend; ally; supporter; taking sides with; supporting; standing by
to leave as; to view as; to maintain the status quo
well; properly; best regards; please remember me; just like ...; as though one were ...
firmly; solidly; sturdily; strongly; toughly
craftsman; artisan; tradesman; worker; workman
to do for (the sake of someone else)
every day; daily; day after day; days (e.g. good old days)
principal occupation; main job; professional; an expert; I (of a government official, etc.); me
kitchen (in a restaurant); cook; chef
old person; senior citizen; the aged; the elderly
to be fit (for a role); to be qualified (for); to be equal (to a task); to be able to fulfill one's duties (as)
to hold in one's arms; to bring over a person to one's side; to involve
to be submerged; to be soaked; to be pickled; to be well seasoned; to be totally immersed (in a condition, e.g. laziness)
koku; traditional unit of volume, approx. 180.4 litres; measure of a Japanese-style boat's loading capacity (approx. 278.26 liters)
paper lantern; Chinese lantern; Japanese lantern
considerable; great; important; significant; a big deal
twelve; 12; queen (playing card)
eaves; narrow aisle surrounding the core of a temple building
to change hands; to be succeeded
paying one's own expenses; going into business for oneself; working independently; person who earns their own living
riverbank; riverside; market on the riverbank (esp. fish market); place (for activities); venue
going out to shop; going shopping; buying in quantity; buying wholesale; bulk purchasing
to get information; to find out; to get wind of
vigorous for one's age; active despite one's years; hale and hearty; full of beans
elderly handyman; elderly manservant
non-stop talking; speaking indiscreetly; chattering; thin; flimsy
housework; domestic chores; family affairs; household matters
ability; gift; talent; sai; traditional unit of volume, approx. 1.8 ml
representative; exemplary; model
this and that; this or that; one thing or another; this way and that
everyday; daily; ordinary; usual; routine; regular
finally; after; following; at the end (of)
place; location; room; space; basho; wrestling tournament