nature; natural; spontaneous; naturally; spontaneously
exactly; just; right (when); just (as); just (about to); on the point of
married couple; husband and wife; man and wife
relation; relationship; participation; involvement; influence; effect
to descend; to go down; to be handed down (of an order, judgment, etc.); to pass (of time); to surrender; to capitulate; to be less than
changing clothes; change of clothes
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
to tease; to make fun of; to poke fun at; to make a crack about; to chaff; to kid
interference; intervention; meddling
serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
yes; that is correct; understood; I see; present; here; pardon?
in the course of one's duties
being stuck between a rock and a hard place; being in a dilemma; being torn between conflicting demands
to come to the point; to get straight to the point; to speak frankly; to speak plainly; to talk straight
to aim at (with a weapon, etc.); to be after (something or someone); to have an eye on; to aim for; to set up as a goal
disclosure; exposure; revelation
obstruction; prevention; hindrance; check; blocking; stopping
to forbid; to ban; to prohibit; to suppress (a feeling, laughter, etc.); to hold back (e.g. tears)
trouble; burden; nuisance; care; dependence; support
serious; severe; grave; acute
order; command; decree; (software) instruction; statement
quick; prompt; without delay; simple; easy; effortless
management; dealing with; course of events; circumstances; end result (usu. bad); outcome
transition; change; progress; passing (of time)
to watch over; to keep watch over; to keep an eye on; to watch intently; to stare; to gaze
moderate faction; moderates
to not match well (e.g. at the seams); to not mesh properly (of gears); to differ (e.g. of opinions); to clash; to be in conflict (e.g. with the facts)
many; numerous; large amount of; large quantity of; frequent; common
so; therefore; accordingly; consequently; on those grounds; that is why
please (give me); please (do for me)
as much as one can; as much as possible
to start to move; to get going; to come alive
below; down; bottom; beneath; underneath; just after; right after
just (now); quite (near); unintentionally; subconsciously
(place) near by; (place) close by; (place) right next to; as soon as; right after
a (short) time; a while; one time (in the past); a period; (arch.) two-hour period
long (distance, length); long (time); protracted; prolonged
association; socializing; socialising; fellowship
because; as; since; because of that; therefore; accordingly
one (esp. of two); the other; on the one hand; on the other hand; whereas; although
ridge (of roof); back of a sword; counter for buildings, apartments, etc.
near; neighbourhood; nearly (e.g. "it took nearly one year"); close to; shortly; soon
on the road; on the street; in the street; on the way
anpan; bread roll filled with red bean paste
(police) detective; criminal matter