future (usually near); prospects
lifting a girl's skirt; flipping up a skirt
perhaps; possibly; maybe; if; in case; in the event that
long ago; once upon a time
it's no big deal; it's nothing to fret about; it's not like it's the end of the world
killing two birds with one stone
extra; more; unnecessary; needless; all the more; even more
rattling; clattering; trembling; shivering; whining; grumbling
to leave (something) undone; to neglect (a duty, task, etc.); to break (a promise, appointment, etc.); to stand (someone) up
absence due to illness; sick leave
to come out; to fall out; to fade; to discolour; to wear a hole (e.g. clothes); to leave (e.g. a meeting); to be clear
very early in the morning; so early in the morning; at this ungodly hour
not writing or contacting for a while; neglecting (failing) to write (call, visit, etc.); long silence
bill; bill of sale; tab (for later payment); credit; contact move (in go); direct attack to an enemy stone; sound effect produced by striking with clappers a wooden board in kabuki
to amass; to accumulate; to store; to leave unpaid
was it?; I think it was ...; if I've got it right; (I, we) used to ...; I remember ...; it was ...
sudden brake; coming to a sudden stop
handsome man; looker; good guy; great guy; influential person (esp. in the yakuza); sumo wrestler
coworker; co-worker; colleague; associate
law office; lawyer's office; attorney's office
(arch.) the art of war; (arch.) martial arts; military force; the sword; valor; bravery
new; neo-; newness; novelty; Gregorian calendar; Xin dynasty (China, 9-23 CE)
lodging; inn; house; home; home of a servant's parents (or guarantor, etc.)
district of a town; city block (of irregular size)
pleased to meet you; how do you do; my regards (to someone); my greetings; best wishes
women-only carriage (e.g. on a train)
make-up; makeup; cosmetics
taste (in goods, etc.); manners; etiquette; modesty; restraint; knowledge, experience (of the arts, etc.)
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
womanly; ladylike; feminine
such a stupid ...; what a crazy ...; no way!; what nonsense!; how can that be?
imitating; copying; mimicry; behavior; behaviour; action
there is no way that ...; easy; simple
household head; master; host (e.g. of a tea gathering); husband
railway station; train station; staging post on a highway (in pre-modern Japan); counter for railway stations and bus stations
(police) detective; criminal matter
to hear; to listen (e.g. to music); to ask; to enquire; to hear about; to hear of; to follow (advice, order, etc.)
to float; to set afloat; to show on one's face (smile, sadness, etc.); to recall; to call to mind
summary indictment; information (lodged, etc.)