and; besides; because; since; the thing is; for one thing
reverse; opposite; converse (of a hypothesis, etc.); inverse (function)
end; conclusion; last; final; once ...; the moment ... (, that's it)
because; as; since; because of that; therefore; accordingly
inside story; the real story (behind something); story not generally known
but; however; even; however; no matter how; ... or something; either ... or ...
have to (do, be); must (do, be); is indispensable; is absolutely necessary
heartlessness; hardness of heart; coldheartedness; insentient; inanimate
the Emperor; His Majesty; the government; the authorities; proprietress; hostess
notice or order handed down from above; announcement; notification; Edo-period proclamation issued by the shogunate (or a daimyo, etc.) to the concerned parties
enjoyment; pleasure; amusement; anticipation; looking forward to; something to look forward to
as (i.e. in the role of); for (i.e. from the viewpoint of); apart from ... (used to change the topic); even (e.g. "not even a single person"); thinking that ...; trying to ...
to set aside; to keep in reserve; to hold on to
beginning; outset; first; onset
glasses; eyeglasses; judgment; judgement; four-eyes
you said; he said; even if; do you seriously think that; I already told you; you should know by now that; the said ...
talk; speech; topic; subject; discussions; negotiation; rumor
somewhere; in some respects; in some way
remind me; I forget; was it?; was that what happened?
next volume (of a book, comic, etc.)
to remain; to be left over; to be in excess; to be too many
conclusive evidence; positive proof; definite proof; confirmation
(in) the middle of; (in) the midst of; (in) the course of; (at) the height of
various; a variety of; all sorts of; many (different)
(for something) to have occurred; to have done (something); (for something) to happen on occasion
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
indicates emotion or admiration; indicates emphasis; I; me; wah!; boo!
health problem; poor physical health; bad shape; feeling unwell
to fall; to drop; to set (of the sun or moon); to sink; to decrease (of popularity, quality, speed, sales, etc.); to fall; to be inferior (to)
screen (of a TV, computer, etc.); image (on a screen); picture; surface of a painting (picture, drawing, etc.)
dozens; scores of; decades
minute (unit of time); fun (one tenth of a monme, 5.787 grains)
to see; to look; to examine; to look over; to look after; to attend to; to experience
dizziness; giddiness; vertigo
nausea; feeling like throwing up; feeling sick
to attack; to assail; to succeed (someone in a post, role, etc.); to make a sudden visit
(in) dire straits; (in a) serious bind; (in a) big pinch
eye strain; eyestrain; asthenopia