to come; to go; to be (somewhere); to be (doing)
good story; heartwarming story; good prospect (e.g. marriage, business)
you; (arch.) your residence
by all means; at all costs; absolutely
government service; entering government service; (of a ronin) finding a new lord or master to serve
care; looking after; trouble; bother; good offices; recommendation
(not) by any means; (not) for anything; wouldn't do for anything; had enough; flatly refusing
I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal
so-so; passable; now, now; my, my
skillful; skilful; delicious; appetizing; fortunate; splendid
to reach an agreement; to come to an understanding; to compromise (with); to get along well with
inside the breast of one's clothing (esp. kimono); bosom; space between one's chest and outstretched arms; (one's) reach; heart (e.g. of a mountain); bosom (e.g. of nature)
mediation; agency; agent; mediator; middleman; go-between
money (given as thanks); reward money; fee; key money; fee paid for rental rights
to the limit; to the fullest extent; absolutely the limit; one cup after another; cup by cup
near; close; beside; vicinity; proximity; besides
(way of) life; living; livelihood; life circumstances
I'm off; see you later; to go (and then come back)
warehouse; storehouse; cellar; magazine; granary; godown
have a good day; take care; see you
your house; your home; your husband; your organization; you
lodger who pays nothing for room and board; freeloader; sponger
How did you like ...?; How about ...?; What's going on?; How's it going?
for a moment; for a minute; for a while; for some time; for the time being; for now
making one's debut; making one's first appearance; (just) showing one's face; showing up; introductory kabuki performance (to introduce the actors); December kabuki performance at Kyoto's Minamiza Theater in which all famous actors perform
doing whatever one pleases
(Oh) dear!; (Oh) dear me!; Good gracious
trouble; bother; annoyance; to be troubled (by); to be bothered (by); to be inconvenienced (by)
to cough violently; to have a coughing fit
cornerstone; main point; requirement; need; necessary; required
readiness; preparedness; resolution; resignation
push; pushing; weight; pressure; authority; forcefulness
to forge; to temper; to drill; to train; to discipline
to receive; to get; to eat; to drink; to be crowned with; to wear (on one's head)
delicately; weakly; gently; supplely
immediately; at once; soon; before long; easily; readily
world; society; people; the public
to cut off; to cut up; to tear to pieces
finally; at last; ultimately; in the end
to cross over; to cross; to pass through; to exceed; to surpass; to be more (than)