the way it was; the way it used be; as of old; in former times
one-by-one; separately; in detail
to float; to set afloat; to show on one's face (smile, sadness, etc.); to recall; to call to mind
ruins of a fire; fire-devastated area
to continue to work; to work away (at)
to close (e.g. book, eyes, meeting, etc.); to shut
overseas assignment; overseas posting
live (esp. concert, show, etc.); live performance; alive
to take over; to hand over
(of fire) to spread; to extend itself
having the luck to escape trouble (your behaviour has landed you in)
burned down; entirely destroyed
lightning; thunder; god of thunder; god of lightning; anger; fit of anger
hazy; misty; foggy; hazy feeling; uncertain feeling; feeling gloomy
the future (usually distant); future tense; the world to come
to notice; to recognize; to recognise; to become aware of; to perceive; to realize
contradiction; inconsistency
food and drink; eating and drinking
all you want; as much as one wants
whenever you want; any time you like
to live; to get along; to spend (time)
finishing blow; coup de grâce
advantage; benefit; merit; good point; plus
disadvantage; drawback; demerit; bad point; minus
chance (of success); odds
because; the reason is; if you want to know why
errand; mission; messenger; bearer; familiar spirit; use
to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to have a good command of (a language); to play proficiently (of a musical instrument); to work (a puppet); to pull the strings of a puppet
skillful; adroit; craft; craftsmanship; plot; scheme
not bad; not half bad; pretty good
(written) contract; agreement
arrangement; preparations; search (by police)
seal; stamp; judgment; judgement; size (of paper or books)
sweet half sake; sweet drink made from fermented rice
cooking, esp. frying or stir-frying; heating; tempering; -ware
seashore; beach; food wrapped in nori
breaking down; defeating; abolishing
café; cafe; coffeehouse; hostess bar (serving western alcoholic beverages; Taisho and Showa period)
wagashi; traditional Japanese confectionery