Japanese text; sentence in Japanese
marriage ceremony; wedding
to start the debate; to get the ball rolling; to fire the first shot; to start a conversation
it's been a long time; long time no see
to take the initiative; to forestall; to beat to the punch
to finish; to stop; to close (a business, etc.); to close down; to put away; to put back
greeting; a fine thing to say
to ask; to inquire; to implore (a god for an oracle); to seek direction (from your superior); to visit; to speak to (a large crowd at a theatre, etc.)
first (of all); firstly; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
the other day; a few days ago
to come and see (someone, something); to visit
to approach; to draw near; to get close; to get acquainted with; to get closer to; to get to know
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
... is the reason; ... is my excuse
stealthily; secretly; in secret
undesirable state brought about by (my) lack of virtue; feeling morally responsible; mea culpa
so far; up to now; hitherto; that's enough (for today); it ends here
perfidiousness; faithlessness; inconstancy; insincerity; falsehood
behavior; behaviour; conduct; entertainment; treat; feast
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
serious; not joking; straight
sentence-ending particle expressing doubt
Mr.; Mrs.; makes a word more polite (usu. in fixed expressions); state; situation
as is; as it is; as things are; like this; this way; at this rate
no matter how much time passes
now (when it is already much too late); at this stage; afresh; anew; again
details; particulars; longitude and latitude; warp and weft; warp and woof
to forgive and forget; to let bygones be bygones; to sweep under the carpet; to wipe the slate clean
unworthy (of one's father, teacher, etc.); I; me; incompetent; unskilled; (arch.) unfortunate
to give permission to marry
to hold in one's arms (e.g. a baby); to embrace; to have sex with; to make love to; to sit on (eggs); to brood
permanent; everlasting; lasting; very long; many years of
unknown; unidentified; unspecified
miso; fermented condiment usu. made from soybeans; innards (from crabs, shrimps, etc.) resembling miso; key (main) point; good part (of something); weakling
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
originally; primarily; essentially; intrinsically; proper; rightful
white; innocence; innocent person; blank space; white go stone; white dragon tile; skewered grilled pig intestine
stubborn; obstinate; pigheaded
free; unfettered; according to one's own whims; doing as one likes
strong-willed; strong of heart
disposition; temperament; nature; mentality; spirit; character
generally; mainly; nearly all; almost all; gist; summary; staying within bounds