or; either ... or; maybe; perhaps; some ... and others ...; sometimes ... and at other times ...
knowing; (an) acquaintance
to make something one's own; to appropriate for oneself
at that time; in those days
to carry to extremes; to go to the end of something; to investigate thoroughly; to master
making; producing; appearance (attire, make-up, etc.); build; physique; sashimi
moon viewing (esp. during the eight month of the lunar calendar)
famous place; name of a part (of an instrument, etc.); name and address
hah (derisively); pooh; pfft (of something disappearing); poof; huff; puff
tradition; legend; folklore
to pattern after; to liken to; to imitate
avenue; street; coming and going; street traffic; flow (of water, air, etc.); transmission (of sound); reach (e.g. of voice)
staunch; hardcore; dyed-in-the-wool; metal reinforcement
eccentric; oddball; character; weirdo
to like; to be pleased with; to be delighted with; to take a liking to; to suit one's fancy
in addition; furthermore; above (which); on top of (which)
circumstances; conditions; situation; reasons; state of affairs
imperial capital (esp. Kyoto); final word of an iroha poem; 10^16; 10,000,000,000,000,000
Osaka (city); (arch.) large hill
from the beginning; from the first; all along; of course
to be heard; to be audible; to be said to be; to be reputed
reputation; respectability; honour; honor
to have a catch; to have an ulterior motive; to be more (to something)
order; command; decree; (software) instruction; statement
to bow; to bow one's head; to apologize; to apologise; to bow to; to yield to
(not) anything; (nothing) at all; and everything else; and all; (not) at all; (not) in the least
to accomplish; to finish; to fulfill
extremely important; essential; vital; crucial
setting sail; putting out to sea; starting anew; embarking on something new
to hang; to suspend; to lower; to reduce; to demote; to move back
eye; eyeball; eyesight; sight; look; stare; notice
myself; oneself; (arch.) I; (arch.) me; (arch.) you (referring to one's inferior)
wind direction; situation; way things are going; mood; temper
to ascertain; to make sure of; to determine; to probe; to get to the bottom (of something)
sinking; foundering; getting dead drunk; having too much fun (esp. in a red-light district, etc.) and missing work or neglecting one's duties; staying in one place for a long time
one cup (of sake); (going out for, treating someone to) a drink; small drinking party
this sort of; this kind of; like this; such
store; shop; establishment; restaurant
reserve; spare; treasured; valued; (ace) up one's sleeve; trump
so far; up to now; hitherto; that's enough (for today); it ends here
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward
no!; no no!; no, not at all
figure; form; appearance; dress; state; condition