to lay in stock; to replenish stock; to procure; to learn; to find out; to take in
indeed; really; absolutely; truly; actually; very
childhood friend; friend from infancy; old playmate
as a child; when one was a child
bōryokudan; gangster organization (organisation); crime syndicate; yakuza
that is to say; so that means
to sever relations (with somebody; esp. a relative or spouse); to break off (with)
to be much obliged (to someone); to receive favor (favour); to be indebted; to be grateful
favour; favor; obligation; debt of gratitude
clearing one's throat; cough
insistent; obstinate; persistent; too rich (taste, etc.); fatty; heavy
to be put in order; to be put to rights; to be disposed of; to be solved; to be finished; to be married (off)
walking sideways; staggering; striding; being rampant; being widespread; being prevalent
explanation; exposition; description; account; caption; legend
at that time; in those days
pillar; post; support; prop; counter for buddhas, gods, nobles, etc.
black-market lending; illegal loan
work; business; company; study
black-market lending; illegal loan
measure; step; countermeasure; counterplan; countermove; strategy
law; act; method; mood; dharma; law
chance; opportunity; machine; aircraft; counter for aircraft; counter for (remaining) lives
in one go; in one gulp; in one breath; immediately; instantly; right away
decline; degeneration; decay; waning; ebbing
social; societal; societary
good thing; nice thing; good excuse; good grounds; interjection used to impress an idea or to urge a response
to imitate; to follow; to emulate
virtuous mind; good intentions; good will; positive mindset; bona fides; good faith
threat; bird-scaring device (scarecrow, gun, etc.)
concerning the result (as opposed to the means used to achieve this result or the original goal)
to decrease (in size or number); to diminish; to abate
hm; um; huh?; what?; nuh-uh; no
distinction; differentiation; classification
bribe; sweetener; douceur
request; commission; entrusting (with a matter); dependence; reliance
to spread; to be propagated
modern times; the modern age; this day and age
unfairness; injustice; partiality
to protect (someone); to look after (e.g. an injured leg); to defend; to cover for; to stand up for; to stick up for