approximately; about; to (about) the extent that; (almost) enough that; as ... as ...; like
well done!; good job!; good work!; you did it!; bravo!
together (with); at the same time; in a lump
three secondary Tokugawa branch families (Tayasu, Shimizu, and Hitotsubashi)
you (when referring to one's equals or inferiors)
famous; well-known; renowned; your name
dagger; stiletto; confidant; right-hand man
to be open (to traffic); to lead to; to flow (liquid, current); to pass; to be understood; to be comprehended; to be honored
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
same; similar; (just) like; equal
to the end; to the bitter end; to the last; after all; it must be remembered; only
role; assignment; position (of responsibility); post; part (in a play, film, etc.); role
to make a success in life
this and that; this or that; one thing or another; this way and that
(in) the middle of; (in) the midst of; (in) the course of; (at) the height of
superiors; big shots; higher-ups; VIPs; dignitaries
et cetera; etc.; and the like; the likes of; something like
(not) by any means; (not) for anything; wouldn't do for anything; had enough; flatly refusing
unwelcome favor; unwelcome favour; misplaced kindness
to say; to tell; to state; to do
rudeness; impoliteness; discourtesy; insolence
rustic; rude; vulgar; rough
to be fit (for a role); to be qualified (for); to be equal (to a task); to be able to fulfill one's duties (as)
still; yet; more; still more; as ...; like ...
having an audience with someone of very high social standing (e.g. the emperor)
enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful
refreshing; exhilarating; invigorating; bracing
official; governmental; public (use, matter, forum, etc.); common; being public knowledge; being out in the open
to lift up; to hold up; to give; to offer; to devote; to sacrifice
funny; amusing; strange; odd; improper; unsuitable
round coin with a (square) hole in the center; coin made of non-precious materials; money
castle town; city in Japan that developed around the castle of a feudal lord
town; block; downtown; main street; street; road
domain administration (Edo period); clan administration
reform; reformation; reorganization
link (e.g. in a chain of events); part (of a plan, campaign, activities, etc.); monocyclic
road; path; way; set of practices; Buddhist teachings; Taoism; modern administrative region of Japan (Hokkaido)