same generation; one's generation
to make fun of; to look down on; to make light of
to break off; to come to an end; to be interrupted; to be cut short; to pause
to choose at one's own discretion; to choose when to do something; to estimate (the time for something)
temple; sacred place; shrine; sanctuary; tabernacle
to rescue from; to help out of; to save
not only ... (but also); not merely; as well as; furthermore; besides; moreover
to give; to confer; to bestow; to kindly do for one; to oblige; to favour
the present age; these days; (present) head of the family
to make someone's acquaintance; to become acquainted (with)
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward
to say; to tell; to state; to do
near; close; beside; attendant; retainer; vassal
(received) favor, kindness or blessing (favour)
return gift; return favour (favor); revenge; change (in a cash transaction)
completely; absolutely; totally; (not) at all
flowery words; rhetorical flourishes
plausible; believable; solemn; dignified; serious
to dress (oneself in); to attire oneself in; to adorn; to pretend; to feign; to affect
to draw the conclusion that ...; to conclude
head (of a household, etc.); leader; owner; proprietor; subject (of a rumour, etc.); doer (of a deed); guardian spirit (e.g. long-resident beast, usu. with mystical powers)
to introduce; to compare; to check; to adjust; to pull into place
seat; location (of a gathering, etc.); place; position; post
to break; to fracture; to fold; to bend; to make (origami); to interrupt
scar; spasm; twitch; cramp
exhaustion; fatigue; impoverishment; (financial) exhaustion; ruin
to speak frankly; to put things bluntly
to get tired out; to be exhausted
honestly speaking; in truth; in all honesty; to be frank
common sense; good sense; common knowledge; general knowledge; common practice; accepted practice
unexpected; unforeseen; inconceivable
example; simile; metaphor; allegory
to pick up; to find; to gather
care; looking after; trouble; bother; good offices; recommendation
cat (esp. the domestic cat, Felis catus); shamisen; geisha; wheelbarrow; clay bed-warmer; bottom; submissive partner of a homosexual relationship
to keep (a pet or other animal); to have; to own; to raise; to rear; to feed
look!; look out!; hey!; look at me!; there you are!
timidly; nervously; with nervous diffidence; trembling with fear
the front; honesty; uprightness; decency; normality
what!; oh; what the heck; what the; damn