retainer; subject; vassal; servant
will; resolution; kindness; goodwill; gift (as a token of gratitude)
change; alteration; difference; distinction; something wrong; abnormality
to be pretentious; to put on airs; to try to appear smart; to act brave; to try to look cool
chic; smart; understanding; considerate; familiar with worldly pleasures (esp. sexual relations, geisha districts and red-light districts)
originally; essentially; naturally; in the first place; to begin with
man; male; fellow; guy; male lover; boyfriend
and yet; though; when; in spite of
mouth; opening; hole; mouth (of a bottle); spout; gate; door
only; merely; approximately; about; just (finished, etc.); as if to; (as though) about to
in good health; healthy; skilled; proficient; master; expert
to turn toward; to look (up, down, etc.); to face (e.g. east) (of a building, window, etc.); to look out on; to point (of an arrow, compass needle, etc.); to be suited to
or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still
style; way; shape; form; appearance; state
as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly
to envy; to be envious (of); to be jealous (of)
to fall (e.g. blossoms, leaves); to scatter; to be dispersed; to disappear; to dissolve; to spread
to find useful; to think highly of
idiot; moron; trivial matter; folly; stupid; foolish
impertinent; saucy; cheeky; impudent; audacious; cocky
to suit; to match; to become; to be like
language; dialect; word; phrase; speech; (manner of) speaking
to use (a thing, method, etc.); to make use of; to use (a person, animal, puppet, etc.); to employ; to use (time, money, etc.); to spend
government service; entering government service; (of a ronin) finding a new lord or master to serve
to pass (of time); to elapse
platform; podium; (ceremonial) mound; world (of haiku, art, etc.); (literary) circles; (arch.) mandala
to keep talking; to go on and on; to talk non-stop
what did you just say (to me)?; what's that?
victory or defeat; match; contest; game
(Edo-period) town magistrate
negotiations; bargaining; dialogue; duet
stagnation; standstill; accumulation; stay; sojourn
drawing room; study; publishing house; writing alcove
number (in a series); (one's) turn; watch; guard; rank; standing; bout
gun; wooden pole that wrestlers strike in practice; puffer fish
rebellion; uprising; insurrection; (arch.) treason
existing (at the present moment); alright; acceptable; to be (usu. of inanimate objects); to have
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.)