also; too; not ... either; (it's not possible) no matter what; although one might wish otherwise
to curry favour (with); to play up (to); to cozy up (to); to butter up
such things as ...; and ... and; the minute (that) ...; no sooner than ...; be; is; o
to become known; to come to light; to be known; to be understood; to clearly not amount to much; to be insignificant
above; up; top; summit; surface; before; previous
to work (for); to be employed (at); to serve (as); to act (as); to conduct a religious service
(approximate) time; around; suitable time (or condition); time of year; season
stability; steadiness; equilibrium
to hear; to listen (e.g. to music); to ask; to enquire; to hear about; to hear of; to follow (advice, order, etc.)
informal summer clothes for men (short jacket and trousers)
to work hard; to make an effort
husband; master (of a house, shop, etc.)
slow; time-consuming; late (in the day); towards the end (of the day or night); later (than expected or usual); late
that is so; that is right; it looks to me; people say that; it is said that; I hear that
why; oh; no!; quit it!; stop!
something; some kind of; for some reason
sword (esp. a large, double-edged one); blade; bayonet; swordsmanship; stinger; ovipositor
hot topic; talk of the town
rumour; rumor; report; hearsay; gossip; common talk
crowd of people; great number of people; in great numbers
companion; partner; other party; addressee; opponent (sports, etc.)
just like that; in the twinkling of an eye; in the blink of an eye; (lit.) in the time it takes to say "ah!"
to throw down; to bring down; to kill; to defeat; to overthrow; to trip up
that is so; that is right; it looks to me; people say that; it is said that; I hear that
how (beautiful, etc.); what a ...; nothing worth mentioning; nothing special; of what name
platform; podium; (ceremonial) mound; world (of haiku, art, etc.); (literary) circles; (arch.) mandala
and the like; such as; or something; something like; I hear that ...; people say that...
time (three times, each time, etc.); times
(art of) fencing; swordsmanship
to have been decided (so) that; to have been arranged (so) that
residence; estate; grounds; premises; mansion
may I come in?; please forgive me; I'm sorry
what kind of business; what sort of matter
dango; dumpling (usu. sweet); ball-shaped object; something round; lump; group
Mr.; Mrs.; Miss; politeness marker
girl; young (unmarried) woman