by the way; incidentally; sometimes; occasionally; precisely (at that time); exactly
how; how much; to what extent; no matter how (much); however
one's last moment; one's death; one's end
spread; extension; influence; aftereffect; ripple
bad karma; sinful deed; evil deed
to make up for; to compensate for; to indemnify; to recompense; to redeem (e.g. a fault); to atone for
admirable; commendable; praiseworthy; laudable; brave; heroic
iron and stone; iron will
taciturn; reticent; quiet; silent; untalkative
to be late; to be delayed; to fall behind (in a race, one's studies, etc.); to lag behind; to be bereaved of; to be preceded by (someone) in death
guardhouse; sentry box; checkpoint (Edo period); town magistrate's office (Edo period)
way; method; means; effect; result; worth
group; faction; (political) faction; wing; school (of thought, painting, etc.); sect
to ask (about); to inquire; to enquire; to question; to make sure of
lodging; boarding; room and board; boarding house; residence hall; dormitory
to reel; to wind; to turn (pages); to flip through (a book); to count (e.g. the days); to open one-by-one
to give shelter to; to lodge; to put up; to accommodate
business; errand; nature of one's business
uneasiness; vague apprehension; premonition
to be sorry; to beg someone's pardon; to be much obliged; to be grateful; to be amazed; to be greatly impressed
to pass on (a message, thoughts, etc.); to convey; to inform (of a visitor, phone call, etc.); to announce (a visitor); to act as an agent (between a manufacturer, wholesaler, etc. and retailers); to act as an intermediary
to make a fresh start; to turn over a new leaf; to call again; to visit again; to come again
personage; person (deserving of respect)
in the city; in the community
resultant force; assistance; help; donation; alms
evening; dusk; evening scene; evening landscape; light of the setting sun
joint; knuckle; tune; melody; node (of a plant stem); joint
light (i.e. not heavy); feeling light (i.e. offering little resistance, moving easily); light (i.e. of foot); effortless; non-serious; minor; slight
a long time (since the last time); first in a long time; it's been a long time; long time no see
enjoyment; pleasure; amusement; anticipation; looking forward to; something to look forward to
after (practically) no time; immediately after; just; having no time to
to rendezvous; to meet at a prearranged place and time; to arrange to meet
to cock one's head in puzzlement; to tilt one's head in contemplation; to wrack one's brain; to think hard
to arrive (at one's destination); to reach; to come to a head; to reach a conclusion; to culminate (in)
one's house; one's home; one's family; house
outsiders; others; bystanders; onlookers; third person
embarrassed; feeling ashamed; feeling awkward