to partition; to divide; to direct; to manage; to settle accounts; to assume a crouching posture (at the start of a bout)
operating room; operating theatre
inner palace (in Edo Castle); palace's ladies chambers; shogun's harem
to switch (secretly); to substitute; to sidestep (an issue)
it seems; I think; I guess; right?; don't you agree?
telephone call; phone call; telephone (device); phone
to hurry; to rush; to hasten; to make something happen sooner
to destroy; to demolish; to disturb; to put into disorder; to relax (one's pose); to make oneself at ease; to break (a bill)
but; however; (and) yet; nevertheless; still; for all that
not writing or contacting for a while; neglecting (failing) to write (call, visit, etc.); long silence
what; how many; many; a lot of; several; a few
such ... as; or some such
arm; skill; efforts; ability
knowing; (an) acquaintance
the more ... the more ...; as; (arch.) while; (arch.) during; (arch.) because; (arch.) since
originally; by nature; from the start
coming out; going out; attending (work); appearing (on stage); start; beginning; origins
to enlist as a supporter; to win over to one's side; to gain as one's ally
leadership competition; power struggle
firmly; absolutely; flatly; by far; far and away; by a long shot
to gain an advantage; to enjoy an advantage; to turn the tables (on)
powerful medicine; strong poison
way to use something; treatment; management (of help)
unreasonable; unnatural; impossible; forcible; forced; excessive (work, etc.); immoderate
two persons; two people; pair; couple
if; in case; as for; on the topic of; if that's the case; if so
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
no good; not serving its purpose; hopeless; wasted; cannot; must not
melon (esp. a muskmelon, Cucumis melo)
(written) contract; agreement
it's been a long time; long time no see
to dedicate; to make an offering; to supply; to store; to finish; to bring to a close; to restore (something to its place)
regular; normal; formal; legal; established; legitimate
to go out (e.g. on an excursion or outing); to leave; to depart; to be about to leave; to be just going out
particle used to indicate the speaker's hope, desire, wish, etc. (e.g. "it would be nice if ...", "I wish there were ...", etc.); emphatic particle; particle adding uncertainty
too; also; still; as before; even so; either way
mouth; opening; hole; mouth (of a bottle); spout; gate; door
inside; interior; among; within; middle; center; during
to melt (and become soft or liquid); to be enchanted (by); to be charmed; to be bewitched