somewhat; to some extent; to some degree; some; part; portion
the person in question; the person themselves; said person
peremptory command; must-obey order; absolute instruction; categorical imperative
vice-minister; undersecretary
heavy; weighty; heavy (feeling); depressed; slow; sluggish; important (position, responsibility, etc.)
muscle stiffness (esp. in shoulders); lump (in tissue, esp. breast); swelling; lingering discomfort; uneasiness
rising rapidly (e.g. prices, popularity); soaring; skyrocketing; going through the roof
barrier; gate; seki (in go); mutual life
to take (someone) with one; to bring along; to go with; to be accompanied by
one's student (esp. a former one); one's pupil; one's disciple
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward
your house; your home; your husband; your organization; you
where; which; anyway; anyhow; sooner or later; eventually
to leave (something) undone; to neglect (a duty, task, etc.); to break (a promise, appointment, etc.); to stand (someone) up
another time; again; over again; formally; especially; intentionally
intellectual class; educated class; intelligentsia
chief; leader; head; executive
person with whom to speak; someone to talk to; companion; advisor; adviser
four; four years of age; ten o'clock (old time system); Burakumin; cross grips
neighboring prefecture; adjacent prefecture
treatment; reception; service; working conditions; salary; pay
to accompany; to go with; to go together
dining room; dining hall; cafeteria; restaurant; eatery; snack bar
procedure; process; proceedings; formalities
as it is; as one likes; because; condition; state
to forget; to leave carelessly; to be forgetful of; to forget about; to forget (an article)
he; she; that person; (arch.) you
something like ...; something called ...
random; by chance; haphazard; hit-or-miss; unplanned
use; adoption; acceptance; appointment; employment; engagement
effort; exertion; endeavour; endeavor; hard work; striving
don't you think?; indicates question
to peep (through); to peek; to await (one's chance); to guess; to infer
to move; to stir; to operate; to run; to make a move; to take action; to be touched
scattered here and there; at intervals