what time; (lit.) which hour
minute (unit of time); fun (one tenth of a monme, 5.787 grains)
advance arrangements; preparatory meeting; overlap (of a coat, etc.); (arch.) making something match exactly
to be late; to be delayed; to fall behind (in a race, one's studies, etc.); to lag behind; to be bereaved of; to be preceded by (someone) in death
working adult; full-fledged member of society
as (i.e. in the role of); for (i.e. from the viewpoint of); apart from... (used to change the topic); even (e.g. "not even a single person"); thinking that...; trying to...
of course; certainly; naturally
no good; not allowed; not acceptable; outtake; blooper; retake
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...; did not ...
to arrive at; to reach; to sit on; to sit at (e.g. the table)
rude; impolite; mannerless; snotty
for the first time; only after ... is it ...; only when ... do you ...; first time; (one's) first
no good; not serving its purpose; hopeless; wasted; cannot; must not
common sense; good sense; common knowledge; general knowledge; common practice; accepted practice
good; excellent; sufficient; enough; profitable (deal, business offer, etc.); beneficial
essence; the best; chic; smart; considerate; understanding
boy; juvenile; young boy; youth; lad
big fan (of something or someone); great fan
to be crowded; to be packed; to be complex; to go into; to put into; to do intently
another time; some other time
I wonder; should I?; is it?; I wish that; I hope that
thank you; thanks; much (thanks); very (sorry); quite; really; somehow
dangerous; risky; awful; terrible; terrific; amazing
service; help; discount; discounted item; free service; freebie; service
to take good care of; to treasure; to value; to hold dear; to prize; to cherish
than; from; out of; except; but; more
small quantity; little; little while; short distance
to have a talk; to tell a story
listen!; you see; mind you; remember
decisively; decidedly; boldly; precisely; exactly
Ming dynasty (China, 1368-1644)
company; association; regional Chinese god of the earth (or a village built in its honour); counter for companies, shrines, etc.
getting an advance (on one's salary)
to request; to beg; to call; to order; to entrust to; to rely on
what's the matter?; what's wrong?
sudden; abrupt; urgent; pressing; steep; sharp; rapid
just (now); quite (near); unintentionally; subconsciously
debt; loan; liabilities; borrowing money
until (a time); till; to (a place or person); as far as; to (an extent); up to