one's normal condition; one's usual state; keynote (esp. shamisen); proper key
to get tired; to tire; to become worn out (of a well-used object); (arch.) to starve
noshi; long thin strip of dried abalone in folded patterned paper, attached to a gift
all day long; all the day; throughout the day
to have a talk; to tell a story
charge; duty; person in charge; connection; linking
double-dealing; double tongue; going back on what one has said; repeating oneself
great numbers; numerical superiority
almost every day; almost daily
high-ranking noh actor; head of a school of noh performance; high ranking courtesan (esp. in Yoshiwara) (Edo-period); jōruri narrator; manzai narrator; female role actor in kabuki; low ranking priest in a Shinto shrine
to injure; to damage; to kill; to hinder; to obstruct
moderate; reserved; conservative; humble; mild-mannered; self-effacing
(sound of) laughter; laughing voice
all of a sudden; unexpected; abrupt; sudden
theory; reason; logic; (unreasonable) argument; strained logic; excuse
story; tale; talk; discussion
to ask; to inquire; to implore (a god for an oracle); to seek direction (from your superior); to visit; to speak to (a large crowd at a theatre, etc.)
intention; plan; belief; assumption; estimate; estimation
attendance; presence; appearance
place; location; room; space; basho; wrestling tournament
industrial union (one relating to a specific industry or occupation); vertical union
meeting; conference; session; assembly; council; convention
joining (an association, agreement, etc.); participation; affiliation; accession
authorities; relevant authorities; authorities concerned; this office
galvanized sheet iron (galvanised)
strict; severe; stringent; rigorous; rigid; firm
order; command; decree; (software) instruction; statement
not writing or contacting for a while; neglecting (failing) to write (call, visit, etc.); long silence
you (people); gentlemen; ladies and gentlemen; my friends
lively; full of spirit; energetic; healthy; well; fit
the point of ...; the place where ...; a place called ...; places known as ...; I would say ...; ... is how I'd put it
pardon; forgiveness; forbearance
x (mark); cross; MDMA; ecstasy; molly
fortune; riches; goods; incorporated foundation
general public; the masses
to exploit; to extort; to squeeze (someone); to squeeze (e.g. oil, juice); to wring out; to press out
domination; rule; direction; management; control (e.g. over one's emotions); determining (e.g. one's fate)
to be able (to); to be possible (to)
to throw; to fling; to hurl; to neglect; to abandon; to leave alone