(something) has never occurred; to have never done (something); such a thing has not happened; never happens; there is never a time when
order (from one's superior); command; what you say; (someone's) words
tidal hour; right time; favourable opportunity (favorable)
inner thoughts; real intention; at heart; deep down; inner center (centre)
(the privilege to have) an audience (with one's lord, a dignitary, etc.); interview (with one's superior); one's debut (first) appearance; debut (of a new product, work of art, actor, etc.); trial service (of a servant)
not exceeding; and downward; below (e.g. standard); under (e.g. a level); the below-mentioned; the following
therefore; and so; for that reason; accordingly; consequently; hence
receiving (from a superior); bestowed
with; by; because of; on account of; on (a day, date); at (a time); adds emphasis to preceding word
ronin; masterless samurai; high school graduate waiting for another chance to enter university after having failed the yearly entrance examination; person out of work; jobless person; (arch.) wanderer
just as; in the act of; as soon as; at the moment that
shaku (unit of distance approximately equal to 30.3 cm); rule; measure; length
space (between); gap; period of time (during, while); duration; between (two parties or things); among (a group); relations (between)
to pin down; to hold down; to cover (esp. a part of one's body with one's hand); to clutch (a body part in pain); to get a hold of; to obtain
to incline toward; to slant; to lurch; to go down (sun); to wane; to sink
it seems; I think; I guess; right?; don't you agree?
to laugh; to smile; to sneer; to ridicule; to be dumbfounded; to be flabbergasted
to answer; to respond; to meet; to satisfy; to accept
abolition; elimination; extinction; discontinuation
certain; sure; doubtless; I have no doubt; You can depend on it; It's a safe bet
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; I feel regretful; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
idle complaint; grumble; moha (ignorance, folly)
to line up; to set up; to enumerate; to itemize; to be equal (to); to compare well (with)
(for something) to have occurred; to have done (something); (for something) to happen on occasion
grateful; thankful; welcome; appreciated; evoking gratitude
bhava (becoming, existence)
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
dear (old); fondly-remembered; beloved; missed; nostalgic
style; manner; way; after (period of time) again (e.g. meeting again after a year); for the first time in (period of time)
emperor; shogun; honored person (honoured); (another person's) wife
that way; that direction; there; that (one); you; your family
taking turns on duty (esp. daimyo's retainers on duty in Edo)
success in life; getting ahead; successful career; promotion; climbing the corporate ladder; eminence
change; alteration; substitute; rate of exchange
neighbourhood; neighborhood
fellow; mutual; companion; comrade
guardianship; guardian; (theatrical) assistant; prompter
to work (for); to be employed (at); to serve (as); to act (as); to conduct a religious service
How do you do?; I am glad to meet you
to save; to rescue; to help; to assist; to support (financially); to contribute (to)