to float; to save (on one's expenses); to scrimp; to half-rise, e.g. to one's feet
one night; one evening; all night; overnight
to descend; to go down; to be handed down (of an order, judgment, etc.); to pass (of time); to surrender; to capitulate; to be less than
subordinates; petty officials
speech; expression; wording; language
face; looks; vestiges; trace
forever; for good; eternally; as long as one likes; indefinitely; no matter what
1 kin (approx. 0.6kg); 1 loaf of bread
to hang (something) on (something); to throw on (clothes); to hook; to catch; to cheat; to evade payment; to drink (alcohol)
to get better; to get well; to recover (from an illness); to be cured; to be restored; to heal
section manager; section chief
ōzeki (second highest rank in sumo)
suddenly; at once; considerably; very much; firmly; with an effort
to row (a boat) to (a pier, shore, etc.); to reach (a goal after considerable effort); to arrive at; to (finally) manage to do
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
government office; public office
spirit; sprite; energy; vigor (vigour); fine details; semen
counter for buildings (esp. houses); suffix for a pen name, stage name, etc.
set meal; special (of the day)
shiruko; sweet red-bean soup with mochi
general; admiral; head; chief; old chap; mate
painful; bitter; tough; difficult; cruel; harsh
to pose a riddle; to hint (at); to drop a hint
being quick to understand
sushi; anything made with vinegared rice (may also contain vegetables, spices, fish, or other delicacies)
eating while standing; eating at a (street) stall
originating (something); coming up with the idea; starting (something); spiritual awakening; resolution
prosperous; flourishing; popular; widespread; active; lively
exercise to help digestion
yakitori; chicken pieces (or sometimes beef or pork offal) grilled on a skewer; grilled and skewered bird (esp. sparrow); failing to win a single hand during a half-game
to be sufficient; to be enough; to be worth doing; to be worthy of; to do (the job); to serve
past middle age; nearing old age; near-elderly; age 40
same; similar; (just) like; equal
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...
to comfort; to console; to amuse
to wake up; to awake; to perk up; to awaken (to the truth, etc.); to come to a realization; to come to one's senses
lazy person; lazy fellow; slothful person