after this; henceforth; henceforward; from now on
about; on; regarding; per; for every
style; way; shape; dress; attire; clothing
preparation; arrangements
to raise; to elevate; to move something (to a higher place); to put onto (e.g. a shelf); to increase (price, quality, status, etc.); to raise (a wage); to show someone (into a room)
particle used to indicate the speaker's hope, desire, wish, etc. (e.g. "it would be nice if ...", "I wish there were ...", etc.); emphatic particle; particle adding uncertainty
well, ...; right, ...; so; then; that way (would mean ...); if that is the case
distinction; difference (between two things); sense of propriety; proper conduct (according to social or moral norms); accountability; taking clear responsibility (for a fault or failing)
to be attached; to be connected with; to remain imprinted; to scar; to bear (fruit, interest, etc.); to be acquired (of a habit, ability, etc.); to increase (of strength, etc.)
shadow; silhouette; reflection; image; ominous sign; light (stars, moon); trace
to feel; to sense; to be moved (by); to be touched (by); to become infected with (an illness); to catch
to live (on, by, etc.); to lead a life; to make a living; to earn a livelihood; to spend one's time (doing); to pass one's days (doing)
to receive favor; to receive assistance; to receive help; to be looked after; to be taken care of; to become dependent (on)
one; for one thing; only; (not) even; just (e.g. "just try it"); some kind of; one type of
to accomplish; to finish; to carry through; to follow through
shamisen; samisen; three-stringed Japanese lute
to turn one's face; to turn around; to look over one's shoulder
face; visage; look; (facial) expression; honor (honour); face; influence
beautiful; pretty; lovely; sweet; pure (heart, friendship, etc.)
to write; to compose; to pen; to draw; to paint
feeling; sensation; preparedness; readiness; thought; sentiment
so to speak; so to call it; as it were; in a sense
battle; war; fight (against time, poverty, etc.); struggle (for freedom, survival, etc.); contest; competition
to start a signal fire; to use a smoke signal; to initiate an action; to start a campaign
is it?; isn't it?; be; is
business; task; use; purpose; for the use of ...; used for ...
that child; that kid; that boy; (arch.) you
parent; parents; dealer; banker; founder; inventor; (pet) owner
yes?; no?; isn't it?; is it?
generally; on the whole; general; rough; outline; main points
to be transparent; to be easily seen through; to be obvious; to be apparent
lie; fib; mistake; error; unwise move; bad decision
when; at what time; how soon; normal times; ordinary days
one person; being alone; being by oneself; being single; being unmarried; by oneself
I don't give a damn; I wouldn't know; that's got nothing to do with me
everyone; everybody; all; everything; all
one's own convenience; one's way; surroundings; environment; convenience; ease of use; financial circumstances