as soon as possible; ASAP
to say; to be pleased to say
anticipated questions and answers (e.g. for a press conference, interview or oral exam); collection of hypothetical questions and answers
to recite; to chant; to read aloud
hair growth formula; hair growth agent
swastika (esp. counterclockwise form as a Buddhist symbol); fylfot; swastika-shaped family crest; wow; yeah
oiran; high-ranking courtesan; (arch.) prostitute
paying to get someone (esp. a geisha, prostitute, etc.) out of bondage
beheading (as the ending to a seppuku); assistance; help
way one dresses; way one looks like in certain clothes
in order to be(come)...; since it amounts to...; since it is advantageous to...
insect; bug; worm; roundworm; one's emotions; one's feelings; nervousness
how much; how many; what amount; what extent
attentively; with great attention to detail (e.g. when teaching); patiently
appointed day of delivery; time for payment
if you are so inclined; if it suits you; if you like
finally; at last; at length; barely; narrowly; hardly
having a poor endgame; missing at the last turn
guidepost; signpost; guide; manual; tiger beetle (esp. the Japanese tiger beetle, Cicindela japonica)
to loiter around; to wander about
middle palace guard (ritsuryo system)
complete works; complete collection; complete series
shape; appearance; collateral; obverse of an old "zeni" coin
to commit seppuku; to commit harakiri; to take responsibility (and resign); (arch.) to laugh until one splits one's side
serious matter; major incident; matter of grave concern; crisis
move with haste (when you have no doubts)
deep (colour); dark; strong (flavour, smell, etc.); thick (consistency); dense; strong (possibility, etc.)
female; smaller (of the two); weaker; (arch.) woman; (arch.) wife
thank you for your hard work; good work; see you; goodbye; goodnight
therefore; thus; well, then ...; that's right; indeed; (arch.) ... on earth?
to be seized with fear; to be intimidated; to lose one's nerve; to be frightened; to get cold feet; to chicken out
delivery; transfer; hand-over
effeminate; unmanly; cowardly; sissy
person living with a family; lodger; housemate; flatmate; roommate