this and that; one thing and another
it says ...; it reads ...; ... is written
after (a long process); at the end of; last line (of a renga)
failure; collapse; breakdown; (arch.) tear (in clothing, etc.); (arch.) rip; (arch.) split
pluralizing suffix; nickname-forming suffix
to drop by; to stop by; to drop in; to approach; to draw near; to come close (to)
to meet (by chance); to come across; to meet (e.g. of rivers, highways, etc.); to emerge and engage (an enemy)
person in charge (including a supervisory role for other staff); person responsible for ...; responsible party; supervisor; manager
to be crushed; to be squashed; to go bankrupt; to go under; to be ruined (of a plan); to be cancelled; to be lost (of one's voice, eyesight, sense of smell, etc.)
to be left without means of sustenance; to be turned adrift in the streets; to be rendered homeless; to be out in the cold; to be down and out
duty; responsibility (incl. supervision of staff); liability; onus
plectrum (for a shamisen, biwa, etc.); pick; drumstick (for taiko); mallet (for a gong); beater
inside one's heart; in one's mind
purposely (of something needless, unexpected or seemingly counterproductive, etc.); daringly (doing something); not necessarily; not particularly; (arch.) definitely not
to taste; to eat; to drink; to speak (of); to put into words; to refer (to)
abundant; plentiful; rich; ample
to be honest; to be frank; honestly; if you want to know the truth
large (amount of money); huge; hefty; expensive
reward; honorarium; remuneration
straight (ahead); direct; upright; straightforward; honest; frank
yes; wind that blows from north to north-east during spring and summer along the coast of the sea of Japan
only; merely; just; at most; no more than
thief; burglar; robber; theft; burglary; robbery
as (much) as possible; as (much) as one can; wherever practicable; if possible
vigilance; caution; alertness; precaution; being on guard
lip service; mere words; professions; lips; mouth; snout
the end; closing; being done for; that's it; that's enough; that's all
to entrust (to someone); to leave (in someone's hands)
when; how soon; how long until
search (esp. in criminal investigations); investigation; inquiry; enquiry
it's no joke; gimme a break!
life; living; livelihood; (one's) living
chit; slip; ticket; voucher
to be at a loss; to be puzzled
origin; source; basis; base; cause; (raw) material; ingredient
staff member; employee; worker; personnel
young person; youngster; young people; (the) youth
farm (livestock); stock farm; ranch; pasture; meadow; grazing land
I'm told; is what I heard; is how it is, apparently; is what they said
including ...; inclusive of ...; bundling together (items of different size, quality, etc.); lumping together; komi; extra points given to the white player as compensation for playing second
to sell out; to sell widely; to sell on a large scale
to sell; to betray; to sell out (one's friend, country, etc.); to make (oneself) known; to establish (a reputation) for oneself; to pick (a fight, quarrel, etc.)
store; shop; establishment; restaurant
low price; moderate price