a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
comprehension; consent; understanding; OK; roger (on two-way radio)
reliance; trust; faith; confidence
bulletproof; protection (or charm) against bullets
to that extent; accordingly; that being the case; that state; that condition
remuneration; recompense; reward; toll
passing through (of a tunnel, bullet, etc.); going (right) through; penetrating; (arch.) being well versed (in)
chest; breast; breasts; bosom; heart; lungs; stomach
willpower; guts; determination; character; nature; disposition
no matter what; whatever happens; in any situation; rain or shine
life; life force; lifetime; lifespan; most important thing; foundation
lead; leading; lead (of a newspaper, etc.); lede; lead (wire); lead (e.g. dog); leash
announcement (esp. over public-address system); official announcement; formal information release
door (Western-style, car, etc.)
to wave; to shake; to sprinkle; to throw (dice); to cast (actor); to allocate (work); to turn down (somebody)
position; situation; viewpoint; standpoint; point of view
interrogative sentence-ending particle expressing doubt
clothes (esp. Western clothes); counter for doses of medicine, gulps of tea, drags of a cigarette, etc.
to wear (in modern Japanese, from the shoulders down); to put on; to bear (guilt, etc.)
consideration; concern; fear; worry; solicitude
to make noise; to make racket; to rustle; to swoosh; to make merry; to clamor; to clamour
in spite of; nevertheless; although; despite; no matter the; regardless of
clear weather; fine weather; formal; ceremonial; cleared of suspicion
to memorize; to memorise; to learn; to pick up; to feel; to think
to be much obliged (to someone); to receive favor (favour); to be indebted; to be grateful
please remember me; please help me; please treat me well; please do; please take care of
a long time (since the last time); first in a long time
government service; the bureaucracy
people; citizens; subjects; folk
to branch; to fork; to separate; to split; to disperse; to scatter
old tale; folk tale; legend; reminiscence
spirit; mind; nature; disposition; motivation; intention
to be peevish; to sulk; to pout
corresponding to (in meaning, function, etc.); being equivalent to; appropriate; suitable; to be proportionate to; to be in keeping with
superior; excellent; brilliant; outstanding
what's the matter?; what's wrong?