approximately; about; to (about) the extent that; (almost) enough that; as ... as ...; like
celebratory drink; celebratory spirits; holiday cheer
to be hit; to strike; to touch; to be in contact; to be equivalent to; to be applicable; to be right on the money (of a prediction, criticism, etc.)
a particular; a certain; that kind of; such a
manager; steward; factotum; useful person
member of shogun's council of elders
to feel (as if); to have a feeling (that); to have a hunch (that); to feel like doing; to want to do
recommendation (of a person for a position); nomination
to cause trouble (for); to have a bad effect (on)
to restrict; to limit; to be restricted to; to be limited to; to be best (for); to be the best plan
be careful about fire; watch out for fire
close (e.g. of business); leaving (e.g. school); being outdone; compare unfavourably (with); closing price (stockmarket); sink mark (casting, moulding)
eyesore; unpleasant sight; obstructing a view
furthermore; besides; moreover; in addition; further; above or beyond this
censor; overseer; inspector (Edo period)
losing one's position; losing one's standing; downfall; fall (from power); being overthrown
to be affected; to be influenced; to be concerned with; to have to do with; to stick to (opinions)
pull; patronage; tug; discount
rubbing one's hands together
amiability; friendliness; fondness (of someone); affection; compliments; civilities
pardon; forgiveness; forbearance
to do something in readiness for; to get something (needful) done
to move; to shift; to inspire; to rouse; to change; to alter; to operate
beginning of the year; early in the New Year
woman approaching middle age
conversation (just) between you and me; confidential talk
doing; in such a state; doing together; doing to each other; familiarizing suffix (sometimes meaning "small")
strange; odd; unexpected; change; incident; disturbance
padding with cotton; garment padded with cotton; wadded clothes
to sew; to stitch; to weave one's way (e.g. through a crowd)
cleaning; sweeping; dusting; scrubbing
living by oneself; living alone
indolence; laziness; sloth
to put; to place; to leave (behind); to establish (an organization, a facility, a position, etc.); to set up; to appoint (someone to a certain position); to hire
extra; more; unnecessary; needless; all the more; even more
why?; what for?; how?; by what means?
to do something in readiness for; to get something (needful) done
to step aside; to move (i.e. out of the way); to make way