volume (of book); reel (of film); scroll (of books or paintings); roll (paper, etc.)
approximately; about; to (about) the extent that; (almost) enough that; as ... as ...; like
to become; to get; to result in; to turn out; to consist of; to be composed of; to be completed
to finish; to stop; to close (a business, etc.); to close down; to put away; to put back
The Water Margin (classic of Chinese literature); Outlaws of the Marsh; All Men are Brothers
to hang (something) on (something); to throw on (clothes); to hook; to catch; to cheat; to evade payment; to drink (alcohol)
108; one hundred and eight; the number of kleshas, worldly thoughts and passions; the sum of 12 months, 24 seasons of the solar year, and 72 microseasons of one year
you said; he said; even if; do you seriously think that; I already told you; you should know by now that; the said ...
circumstances; condition; arranging; managing; lending money; raising money
from the standpoint of; from the viewpoint of; on; above; the best; top
supporting role (actor); minor role
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
even if ...; even supposing that ...; also as ...; also for ...; also from the position of ...
in one go; in one gulp; in one breath; suddenly; all of a sudden; all at once
such things as ...; and ... and; the minute (that) ...; no sooner than ...; be; is; o
300; three hundred; 300 mon; trifling amount; shyster
name; given name; first name
nonexistent; not being (there); unowned; not had; unique; not; impossible
to gather; to collect; to assemble
disliking; not wanting; unpleasant; disagreeable; no!; quit it!
it seems; I think; I guess; right?; don't you agree?
first shrine visit of the New Year
the other day; lately; recently
company; lot; people; troupe; company (of musicians)
to perform; to do; to conduct oneself; to carry out
remainder; remnant; (not) very; (not) much; too much; excessively; extreme
change for the better; improvement; looking better (than before)
just (e.g. "just wait here"); come now; tolerably; passably; well ...; I think ...
every year; yearly; annually
behind; rear; after; later; remainder; the rest; more (e.g. five more minutes)
to drink; to swallow; to smoke (tobacco); to swallow up; to engulf; to suppress (one's anger, bitter feelings, etc.); to keep down
but; however; (and) yet; nevertheless; still; for all that
izakaya; tavern, bar, etc. that also serves various dishes and snacks
to open; to undo; to bloom; to unfold; to open (for business, e.g. in the morning); to be wide (gap, etc.); to widen
until (a time); till; to (a place or person); as far as; to (an extent); up to
a few hours; several hours; a couple of hours
this; this one; this person; now; this point (in time); here; used to stress the subject of a sentence
again; once more; also; too; on the other hand; while; and
game arcade; video arcade
custom; convention; common practice; (arch.) becoming accustomed (to)
moreover; furthermore; nevertheless; and yet
fighting (against); taking on (an opponent); facing; confronting; competing (with); battle
thing; object; one's things; possessions; things; something; quality
sure; certain; reliable; trustworthy; If I'm not mistaken; If I remember correctly