(not) particularly; (not) especially; (not) very; (not) much
promise; agreement; arrangement; something expected or predictable (e.g. running gag); typical or clichéd development (in a story); something considered obligatory or guaranteed (in a certain situation)
detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)
to call in; to invite; to bring in
(for something) to have occurred; to have done (something); (for something) to happen on occasion
to become known; to come to light; to be known; to be understood; to clearly not amount to much; to be insignificant
handful; small amount; small number
coincident with; while; simultaneously
focus (e.g. photographic); focal point
tool; means; ingredients (added to soup, rice, etc.); counter for sets of armor, utensils, furniture, etc.
to take the name of; to call oneself; to pretend; to feign; to purport
assistance; support; subsidy; supplement; auxiliary; subsidiary
energy conservation; economical use of energy; energy-saving
power; might; authority; influence
as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly
to fall fast asleep; to be confined to one's bed; to be laid up
often; frequently; now and then; occasionally
Japanese person; Japanese people
former; ex-; earlier times; the past; formerly; previously
deeply religious; devout; godly; faithful
use; utility; profit; gain
torii; Shinto shrine archway
to go under; to pass under; to dive (into or under the water); to evade; to get around; to survive
to bow; to bow one's head; to apologize; to apologise; to bow to; to yield to
bluntly (refusing, etc.); flatly; out of hand; completely
to throw away; to abandon
accurate; correct; precise; exact
subcontract; subcontractor (person or company)
pressure; oppression; suppression
to conceal oneself; to hide; to endure; to bear; to stand
religion; religious affiliation; belief; religious activity
system; organization; organisation; architecture
if I'm forced to say something; if anything; if I must say; if I must choose