to desire; to wish for; to expect; to see; to command (a view of)
anything; whatever; whatever one likes
to be delighted; to be glad; to congratulate; to gratefully accept
system; organization; organisation; imperial command; laws; regulation
not only ... but (also); as well as ...
to torment; to pain; to inflict (physical) pain; to harass; to cause (emotional) pain; to afflict
to bring (someone) back home; to take (someone) back home
together; at the same time; same; identical
older brother; elder brother
to look after; to take care (of); to favor; to gaze at; to stare at; to set one's eyes on
all; altogether; entirely; exactly like; just like; spitting image of
time (three times, each time, etc.); times
another person; other people; unrelated person (i.e. not related by blood); outsider; stranger
to compare; to make a comparison; to compete; to vie
the best one can do; one's best effort; with all one's might; to the best of one's ability
to forfeit; to confiscate; to call out; to summon
blind female beggar who sings or plays shamisen
incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive
success in life; getting ahead; successful career; promotion; climbing the corporate ladder; eminence
(eating or drinking) to one's heart's content
collection (e.g. of a debt); dunning; selection (for a position); exceptional promotion; fresh; freshly picked
retainer's stipend; official pay; salary
in spite of; nevertheless; although; despite; no matter the; regardless of
judgment; judgement; decision; verdict
to mince; to cut fine; to carve; to engrave; to tick away (time); to beat out (e.g. rhythm); to etch (into one's mind)
fault; error; indiscretion; faux pas
food; provisions; nourishment (mental, spiritual, etc.); sustenance (e.g. of one's life); source of encouragement
looks (esp. of a woman); features; ability; capability; (public) estimation (esp. of a man); credit
eight; eight years of age; two o'clock (old time system)
period of time (usu. a period of approx. two hours corresponding to one of the signs of the Chinese zodiac); carving; engraving; strictness; cruelty
to leave (someone) alone; to leave to oneself; to leave (someone) be
eye; eyeball; eyesight; sight; look; stare; notice
big; large; loud; extensive; spacious; important
to fall (e.g. blossoms, leaves); to scatter; to be dispersed; to disappear; to dissolve; to spread
to support; to prop; to sustain; to hold at bay; to stem; to check
to leave as is; to let alone; to disregard
time; age; chance; moment; occasion
Excellent (grade); A; superiority; excellence; gentle; graceful
comfort; consolation; diversion