office workers; office staff; clerical staff
straight (from one place to another); going right onto; on the way; simultaneously; incidentally; directly
fully; luxuriantly; fluffy; plump; soft and full
to the extent possible; as much as possible; as far as possible; whenever possible; wherever possible; if (at all) possible
(for the) first time; something used (worn, etc.) for the first time; new item; first of the season (crop, fruit, etc.)
to meet (someone of higher status); (arch.) to be recognized (esp. by someone of higher status); (arch.) to be visible; (arch.) to be seen
this; our; right; justice; checking account
to say; to be called; to do
please; kindly; by all means; certainly; here you are; to give
pleased to make your acquaintance
to be dampened (of the mood, interest, etc.); to be spoiled (e.g. of the atmosphere); to become subdued; to turn white; to fade (to white); to grow light (at dawn)
to pour (into); to sprinkle on (from above); to water (e.g. plants); to shed (tears); to concentrate one's energy (strength, attention, etc.) on; to devote to; to flow into (e.g. of a river)
to mind; to care; to worry
this occasion; at this time; now
grand; magnificent; lavish; forceful; powerful; vigorous
to go; to come; to lose; to be defeated; to be stumped (by); to be at a loss; to visit (a shrine, grave, etc.)
(common) soldier; rank and file; army; troops; warfare; strategy
celebration (of a joyous occasion); blessing; giving one's blessing; blessing (from God)
to come; to go; to be (somewhere); to be (doing)
serious look (on one's face); straight face
as expected; just as one thought; as feared; sure enough
to exude (e.g. sweat); to ooze; to seep out; to reveal itself (of emotions, etc.)
no!; no no!; no, not at all
don't be absurd; that's out of the question; nonsense; don't mention it
to make something one's own; to appropriate for oneself
clicking one's tongue; tut-tut; smacking one's lips (with relish)
bamboo grass; generally smaller species of running bamboo that do not shed their sheaths (e.g. Sasa spp.)
seeing off and meeting on return
under (guidance, supervision, rules, the law, etc.); under (a flag, the sun, etc.); beneath; with (e.g. one blow); on (the promise, condition, assumption, etc. that ...); (someone's) side
how; in what way; how about; questionable
highest grade; finest quality; top class; superlative (degree)
hospitality; reception; treatment; (light) refreshment; entertaining with food and drink; treat
to have the privilege of doing
to disappear (of people or animals); to go (away); to leave; to no longer exist
authority; power; influence; (an) authority (on); expert
to fit into (a box, frame, category, etc.); to be contained within; to settle down (into); to be installed (in one's rightful place); to settle into (one's position); to take up (a post)
provisional; temporary; tentative; interim
measure; step; dealing with; medical treatment
first; foremost; most important; best; greatest; above all
ignorance; innocence; stupidity
supposing; even if; granting that; temporarily; provisionally; for the time being
calling (someone a thief, coward, etc.); branding (as); denouncing
something one finds questionable; something one finds fault with