to use (a thing, method, etc.); to make use of; to use (a person, animal, puppet, etc.); to employ; to use (time, money, etc.); to spend
natural; right; proper; naturally; as a matter of course; rightly
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)
to be hit; to strike; to touch; to be in contact; to be equivalent to; to be applicable; to be right on the money (of a prediction, criticism, etc.)
now that; since; so long as; because
one day; all day (long); throughout the day; first day of the month
spare time; free time; time (e.g. time it takes to do something); time off; day off; quitting (one's job); firing someone
to beg; to ask; to request; to invite
sitting together; the same theater (theatre); involvement; entanglement; implication
sleeve (esp. of a kimono); pocket of sleeve; vicinity (esp. of a bridge); foot of a mountain; base of a mountain
(United States of) America; USA
immediately; right away; at once; instantly
in order to; for the purpose of; must; should
Kyoto and vicinity (esp. during Edo period); Kyoto-Osaka region; Kansai region
to pass; to elapse; to pass through; to go through; to experience; to go through
(regular) route; fixed route; specified route; suggested route
incidentally; taking the opportunity; while (you) are at it; on the occasion
house where one was born; one's parents' house
to stop by; to drop in for a short visit
spare time; free time; time off; day off; quitting (one's job); firing someone
wife; (arch.) my dear; (arch.) dear; garnish (esp. one served with sashimi); embellishment
one's own child; one's own children
after a long time; for the first time in a while
so much; so often; oh, yes!; that's it; that's right; quite
proof; evidence; sign; to testify (usu. Christian religious context)
ship; boat; tank; tub; counter for boat-shaped containers (e.g. of sashimi)
there; over there; genitals; private parts; that far; that much
to get on (train, plane, bus, ship, etc.); to get in; to get on (e.g. a footstool); to step on; to reach; to go over; to follow
journey; trip; travels; during the journey; on the way; while travelling
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; anticipation; looking forward to
to be submerged; to be soaked; to be pickled; to be well seasoned; to be totally immersed (in a condition, e.g. laziness)
place; spot; address; district; area; one's house; point
approximately; about; to (about) the extent that; (almost) enough that; as ... as ...; like
limit; limits; degree; extent; the end; the last; as long as ...
separation (e.g. of rubbish when recycling); classification; discrimination; division; distinction
person; -er; (arch.) expert; (arch.) geisha; (arch.) prostitute
discretion; prudence; good sense; judgement; judgment; wisdom
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
man; male; fellow; guy; male lover; boyfriend
mission; errand; task; duty; obligation
to look back on (the past); to reflect on; to look behind (at); to turn round (and look); to consider; to concern oneself about