to be closed; to be blocked; to be clogged; to be plugged up; to be occupied; to be taken (e.g. accommodation)
prior; beforehand; in advance; before the fact; ex ante
what's what; heads or tails
in a daze; absent-mindedly; dimly; hazily; with a roar (of flames); with a whoosh
having no choice but to ...; all one can do is ...; there's nothing to do except ...; having nothing but ...; there is only ...; having only ...
kapow; bang; bulging; filled to bursting; prostitute (catering to Occupation soldiers in Japan after WWII)
to overwhelm (e.g. an opponent); to overpower; to overwhelm (someone with emotion); to move; to intimidate; to frighten
very interesting; of great interest
to have an idea; to have a clue
unwell; in a bad state; not working properly; out of order; inconvenient; troublesome
clerical desk; office desk
serious illness; dangerous disease
to be ill; to suffer from
your daughter; young woman
touch; touching; being involved in; touch (of a painter, pianist, etc.); style (of writing, drawing, etc.); tag
to bury; to embed; to implant
way; style; ceremony; rite; wedding (ceremony); equation
unregistered; non-registered
with all due respect; if I may make bold to ask
regret; remorse; repentance; contrition
Japanese pagoda tree (Sophora japonica)
scholar; academic; scientist; learned person; person of learning
one's own judgement (judgment); decision made without consulting others; arbitrary decision; dogmatism
leader; guide; mentor; coach
old book; rare book; classic; secondhand book; used book
(after) bouncing around from one place to the next
to be of benefit; to be beneficial; to be useful; to do one good; to be good for one
setback; deadlock; standstill; impasse; miscarriage
impossible to do (although wants to)
help; assistance; service
foundation stone; cornerstone
to laugh off (a rumor, worries, etc.); to laugh away
child's face; childlike face; boyish face; baby face
experienced; veteran; skilled; expert
talent; gift; function; noh (theatre)
old body; aged person; elderly person
king; ruler; tycoon; magnate; king (of the senior player)
grandfather; male senior-citizen