and; besides; because; since; the thing is; for one thing
(approximate) time; around; suitable time (or condition); time of year; season
occasionally; once in a while; seldom; casually; unexpectedly; accidentally
before the gate; in front of the gate
to stand up; to put up; to thrust into; to bury into; to make (a noise); to start (a rumour); to make
Meiji era (1868.9.8-1912.7.30)
early (days); initial stage; initial
government official; clerk
certain; one; (arch.) I; (arch.) me
work (film, book); production; creation; turning (something) out
that; the; part (as in "part two"); um ...; er ...
person; -er; (arch.) expert; (arch.) geisha; (arch.) prostitute
indicates sentence topic; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis
what; you-know-what; that thing; whatsit; whachamacallit; (not) at all; (not) in the slightest
reason; cause; circumstances
new and old; incoming and outgoing
two ways; both ways; two kinds
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
effect; effectiveness; efficacy; effects (e.g. sound effects, visual effects, special effects)
from the standpoint of; as a matter of (e.g. fact); aboard (a ship or vehicle); on top of; first volume (e.g. book); superior quality; best
disadvantage; handicap; drawback; inadvisability; inexpediency; loss
(those) who are; (that) which is; in the capacity of
should; must; -able; probably; likely
to take (a resource, e.g. time or money); to hang; to come into view; to arrive; to come under (a contract, a tax); to start (engines, motors); to attend
site; point on a map; spot
selection; choice; option
really; truly; indeed; good grief
feelings; thoughts; meaning
comprehension; consent; understanding; OK; roger (on two-way radio)
to suffer; to groan; to be worried
thing; matter; incident; occurrence; circumstances; situation; work
again; once more; also; too; on the other hand; while; and
this; last (couple of years, etc.); these; you (as in "you liar")
several years standing; over several years
shiku-kaisei city planning; city renewal that occurred in the Taisho and Meiji eras
if; when; and; with; used for quoting (thoughts, speech, etc.); promoted pawn; indicates a question
to take the name of; to call oneself; to pretend; to feign; to purport
what; how many; many; a lot of; several; a few
missing someone; loathing to part
sense; idea; desire; concern; attention; care