prostitute (esp. Edo period)
left and right; right and left; (asserting) control; influence; one's attendants; people accompanying one
honorific/polite/humble prefix; honorific suffix
(sect) founder; apostle; originator; inventor
suffix for familiar person
village headman; village mayor
everyone; everybody; all; everything; all
to release; to let go; to free; to add (pieces of eggplant, potato, etc.) to water, broth, etc.
to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe
boorish; unsophisticated; unrefined; uncouth; tasteless; insensitive
tedious talk; repetition; complaint; tongue-twister
together; jointly; at the same time; with; both
depths; deep place; bottom (of one's heart)
and; and then; thus; and now; and finally
strong; potent; strong; brawny; good (at); skilled; being able to handle
husband; master (of a house, shop, etc.)
to dedicate; to make an offering; to supply; to store; to finish; to bring to a close; to restore (something to its place)
among (other things); especially; particularly; inter alia; above all (else)
to wake up; to awake; to awaken to (instinct, ability, perception, etc.); to become aware of; to come to one's senses
interval; period of time; among; between; good opportunity; chance
freebie (e.g. with a purchase); something additional; price reduction; discount; exaggeration
corner; bend; segment (within a radio or TV program); session; area; department
it's been a long time; long time no see
I wonder; should I?; is it?; I wish that; I hope that
How do you do?; I am glad to meet you
role; assignment; position (of responsibility); post; part (in a play, film, etc.); role
counter for parts, stages, installments, etc. (of a story, series, project, campaign, etc.); counter for bullets
to act (a part); to play (a role); to perform (a play, etc.); to put on (a production); to commit (a blunder); to disgrace oneself
to be able (to); to be possible (to)
aid; assistance; help; cheering; rooting (for); support
right?; isn't it?; hey; say; you know; you see; will you?
form (as opposed to substance); formality; method; system; format; mode
to receive; to get; to eat; to drink; to be crowned with; to wear (on one's head)