such; this sort of; like this
to be needed; to be wanted
interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)
and; besides; because; since; the thing is; for one thing
headship of a family; family property
thinking; thought; idea; notion; intention; plan
for a moment; for a minute; for a while; for some time; for the time being; for now
wanted; wished for; in need of; I want (you) to
be that as it may; even so; though that be so
immediately; as soon as possible; as quickly as possible
important; significant; precious; valuable; careful
to think (about, of); to think over; to consider; to bear in mind; to think (that); to believe; to intend (to do)
(not) ever; (not) by any means; (not) in the least; (not) in any way; (not) at all
to be careful; to be discreet; to do in moderation; to refrain (from overdoing); to be purified; to be chaste
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...
to forget; to leave carelessly; to be forgetful of; to forget about; to forget (an article)
so-so; passable; now, now; my, my
in that way; thus; so; so?
please; kindly; by all means; certainly; here you are; to give
please remember me; please help me; please treat me well; please do; please take care of
(approximate) time; around; suitable time (or condition); time of year; season
ago; since; before; previous
trade; business; trading; turnover; sales; takings
ability; gift; talent; sai; traditional unit of volume, approx. 1.8 ml
to glare at; to scowl at; to stare intensely at; to examine carefully; to estimate; to guess
to anticipate; to expect; to place confidence in; to put trust in; to find promising; to see good prospects (in)
older sister; elder sister
like; similar to; as with; in the same way
to yearn for; to long for; to follow (someone); to idolize (for virtue, learning, status, etc.)
to help; to assist; to aid; to contribute to; to be a factor in
although; despite; whereas; while; if only; I wish
appropriate; adequate; suitable; fitting; worthy
to put to use; to make good use of; to exploit
good; OK; all right; fine; very well; will do
always; all the time; never; usual; regular
tatami room; dinner party in a tatami room with a geisha or maiko
to work (for); to be employed (at); to serve (as); to act (as); to conduct a religious service
of course; certainly; naturally
of late; lately; this part; this point; here
injury; wound; mistake; accident; loss
to decrease (in size or number); to diminish; to abate
as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly
great; excellent; very troublesome; awful; tiring; tough
price; cost; value; worth; value
to come down; to go down; to hang; to dangle; to move back; to step back; to deteriorate