(something) one does not really mean; insincere
now that; since; so long as; because
simmered with; cooked with; boiling; boiled dish
tsukemono; Japanese pickled vegetables
napa cabbage (Brassica rapa subsp. pekinensis); nappa cabbage; Chinese cabbage
to soak (in); to steep; to dip; to pickle; to preserve (in salt, vinegar, etc.)
professor; teaching; instruction
separate; scattered; apart
growth; development; growing up; growth (of a company, the economy, etc.)
button (clothing); push-button
immortal; undying; indestructible
such ... as; or some such
far; distant; distant (past); remote (in time); distant (relationship or kinship); having little to do (with someone); far (from something else in quality, degree, etc.)
truth; reality; truly; really; absolute truth
a blink of time; (lit.) the time it takes to say "Ah!"
quick; swift; nimble; quick (understanding, judgement, etc.); alert; prompt
six (long cylindrical things)
Ginza (shopping district in Tokyo); (Edo period) silver mint
good thing; strong point; good family; prestigious school; the right moment; utter
awarding; conferment; granting; presentation
graduation certificate; diploma; testamur
powerful; strong; forceful; reassuring; encouraging
food; provisions; nourishment (mental, spiritual, etc.); sustenance (e.g. of one's life); source of encouragement
to get; to earn; to understand; to comprehend; to receive something undesirable (e.g. a punishment); to get (ill)
(not) even once; (not) ever
to raise; to bring up; to rear; to cultivate; to foster; to nurture
beginning; start; first (in line, etc.); origin; such as ...; not to mention ...
so far; up to now; hitherto; that's enough (for today); it ends here
anxiety; uneasiness; worry; apprehension; fear; insecurity
last (i.e. immediately preceding); previous; pre- (e.g. premodern); before; before; earlier
address in reply (e.g. at a ceremony); formal reply
thick; deep; kind; cordial; abundant
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
without; but if; otherwise; or else
three times; thrice; third (musical interval)