this and that; this or that; one thing or another; around; about; round about
to throw out; to drop; to toss; to abandon; to neglect; to dismiss
private secretary; flunky; someone who is always following around someone of high rank; someone who carries a bag for someone; luggage carrier
worldly affairs; ways of the world
sparse; distant (of a relationship); estranged; alienated
completely; absolutely; (not) at all; (not) a bit; earnestly; intently
central; main; just (done); freshly (baked); counter for consecutive losses
to leave (in someone's keeping); to put (in someone's care); to put (someone) in charge of; to leave (a matter) in someone's hands; to lean on; to put one's weight on
need; want; necessity; expenses; cost
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather; (not) easily
bank; banking institution
popular use; circulation; to pass as; to pass for
invalid; void; ineffective; unavailable
otherworldliness; detachment from the real world; lack of worldly sense
Japanese residents in another country; Japanese expatriates
something or other; one thing or another; this or that
to spread out; to lay out; to take a position; to impose widely (e.g. over a city)
indicates concession or compromise; indicates permission
jealousy; roasted rice cake
whether one does or does not
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
malicious gossip; backbiting; speaking ill behind someone's back
as usual; as is one's habit
utter indifference; talking to the wall; praying to deaf ears
absorption; giving undivided attention; devoting oneself (to)
reaching a stopping place; settling down (before the next stage); getting to a point where one can rest; one paragraph
a step; short distance; short time
going through; going via; going by way of
(real) ability; true strength; merit; arms; force
colouring; coloring; sex appeal (esp. of women); sexiness; interest in the opposite sex; sexual feelings; charm
to train; to teach; to acquire (information); to learn; to stock; to stock up on
captive; prisoner; victim (of love, etc.); slave (to one's lust, etc.)
diamond; (railway) schedule; timetable; diagram
to steal; to plagiarize; to steal (a technique, idea, etc.); to do stealthily; to do during scant time; to steal a base
to roll up; to hoist; to take away; to rip off (e.g. money from someone); to blow up (dust)