to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal
odour; odor; scent; aura; whiff; smacks of ...
mostly; nearly; practically; well-nigh; almost invariably; all but
snake; serpent; large snake
cattle (Bos taurus); cow; beef; Chinese "Ox" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
wasteful; a waste; too good; more than one deserves; impious; profane
unthinkable; unexpected; absolutely not!; far from it!; (it was) no bother at all; not at all
thing that should be (carefully) avoided; no-no; thing to definitely not do; something forbidden; taboo
concerning; regarding; per (e.g. 100 yen per person); for every
to chase; to run after; to follow (a set order, a trend, etc.); to drive out; to get rid of; to drive (e.g. a herd)
consultation; discussion; discussing; asking (somebody) for advice
quick-tempered; impatient
to join hands together; to join forces; to collaborate
last drink (of sake); last glass; last cup
to strike; to clap; to play drums; to abuse; to bash; to consult; to sound out
just cause; good reason; pretext; duty (to one's country, sovereign, etc.)
origin; source; base; basis; cause; ingredient; material
to tie; to bind; to bear (fruit); to close (e.g. deal); to confirm; to connect (two distant places); to close tightly
duration; continuance; survival; persistence; retention
design (on a banner); emblem (on a flag); insignia; banner (e.g. of democracy); slogan; cause
to put up (a notice, sign, etc.); to hang out (e.g. a banner); to hold up high; to raise overhead; to tout (a principle, plan, etc.); to herald; to publish
to be able (to); to be possible (to)
next; following; subsequent; stage; station
to start; to begin; to challenge; to pick (a fight); to set (traps); to plant (explosives)
one; for one thing; only; (not) even; just (e.g. "just try it"); some kind of; one type of
wrong; not good; hopeless; past hope; must not do
abdomen; belly; womb; one's mind; one's real intentions; courage; nerve
to loosen; to slacken; to relax (attention, efforts, etc.); to let down (one's guard); to relax (a rule); to ease (e.g. restrictions)
rule over the whole country
to knead; to thicken into a paste (stirring over a flame); to polish (a plan, etc.); to refine; to train; to drill; to gloss (silk)
the other day; some time ago; recently
great virtue; virtuous priest; priest; rich person
public matter; governmental matter; prince; duke; lord; sir
first anniversary of a person's death
Buddhist memorial service
grand; magnificent; lavish; forceful; powerful; vigorous
after that; afterwards; thereafter
Osaka (city); (arch.) large hill
to build; to construct; to erect; to amass (e.g. fortune); to pile up