not funny; not a laughing matter; not a joke
to build; to construct; to put up; to build up (a fortune, reputation, enterprise, etc.); to establish (a relationship, system, etc.); to create
before one's own eyes; from under one's very nose; without doing anything; without resistance; helplessly; negligently
to let go of; to release; to part with (e.g. a possession); to relinquish; to send away (e.g. one's child); to let go
to take over (someone's duties, business, etc.); to inherit; to succeed to; to hand over
formality; social rules; social status; social standing; (arch.) amendments and enforcement regulations (of the ritsuryō)
property; fortune; assets
vulgar; in poor taste; cheap; low-brow
to hesitate; to have scruples; to be afraid of what others may think; to lord it over; to have great influence
whereabouts; what part; how much; what point
flaw; defect; problem; inconvenient
prohibition of use (of); ban on using (something)
cannot avoid doing; cannot help but (do); is compelled to do; (feel) obliged to (do); has to do
large sum (of money); large amount; large denomination (banknote, etc.)
use; application; employment; utilization; utilisation
tough (world); hard (times); cold; stingy; miserly; mercenary
to tighten; to stiffen; to brace; to strain
store; reserve; stock; savings
producing (people) in great numbers; appearing one after the other
virtuous mind; good intentions; good will; positive mindset; bona fides; good faith
sure to ...; certain to ...; bound to ...; it's natural that ...; it's obvious that ...
injustice; unfairness; wrongdoing; iniquity; impropriety; irregularity
one's appearance; clothing; costume; dress
whatever way; any way; either way; one way or the other
thickheaded; insensitive; dull; thick-skinned
progress; advance; improvement; development
to sense; to perceive; to understand; to comprehend; to attain enlightenment
quick; swift; nimble; quick (understanding, judgement, etc.); alert; prompt
to shorten the distance (between); to close the gap (e.g. on the leader); to get closer (e.g. to someone); to close in (on)
to stop up; to close up; to stand in the way; to obstruct; to occupy; to fill up
to stretch; to extend; to straighten out; to be flattened; to spread (of paint, cream, etc.); to stretch out (e.g. of a hand); to extend
both (hands, parents, sides, etc.); counter for carriages (e.g. in a train); counter for vehicles; ryō; tael; ryō; pre-Meiji unit of currency, orig. the value of one ryō of gold
to dance (orig. a whirling dance); to whirl (in the wind); to flutter (about); to swirl
aroma; fragrance; scent; smell
to drift; to float; to waft (e.g. a scent); to hang in the air; to be in the air (e.g. a feeling or mood); to wander; to walk around aimlessly
to wear (a sword, decoration, etc.); to carry; to be entrusted with (a mission); to be charged with; to have (a quality, property, etc.); to have a trace of
confusion; dismay; consternation; panic
to have a (rough) idea (of what the situation is)
eager; earnest; ardent; OFF (on switch)