to succeed (someone); to take over from; to pick up the torch
scrubbing hard; scrubbing clean
to rub; to pat; to stroke; to massage
if so; in that case; in that situation
that way; that direction; that (one); that person; there; over there
(as for (that)) thing; (given (that)) thing; matter; (it is a ...) thing; matter; fact
to carry off; to run away with; to sweep away; to take entirely for oneself; to monopolize
pet dog; beloved dog; love of dogs; fondness for dogs
nonexistent; not being (there); not having; not
quietly; softly; seriously; solemnly; sadly
a family; a household; (one's own) style; school; gang; (yakuza) family
to mourn for; to grieve for; to condole with (the bereaved family, etc.); to hold a memorial service for; to hold a funeral service for
dripping; trickling; drop by drop; in drops
drop (e.g. of water); drip
to be fated; to be linked by fate
(spare) time; free time; time off; leave; resignation; dismissal
to behave like a spoiled child; to fawn on; to take advantage of; to presume upon (e.g. another's benevolence); to depend on
to begin to say; to start talking; to broach (a matter); to be the first to say; to suggest (doing); to propose
trouble; burden; nuisance; care; dependence; support
local specialty or souvenir bought as a gift while traveling (travelling); present brought by a visitor; something unpleasant that one is given (e.g. an illness while on vacation); unwelcome gift
consideration for others; thinking about others
personality; character; personal appearance; gentility
yes?; no?; isn't it?; is it?
soft; tender; gentle; mild; light (topic, book, etc.); informal
skillful; skilful; delicious; tasty; good (deal, idea, etc.); profitable
kindness (shown by others); courtesy; favor; favour; good offices
salmon (Salmonidae spp.); chum salmon (Oncorhynchus keta); dog salmon
gambling den; gambling house
dried squid; dried cuttlefish; Japanese common squid (Todarodes pacificus); (thing that) grows on one over time
freezing; cold storage; refrigeration
soup made with salted or rice-bran-pickled fish, vegetables, and sometimes sake lees (Hokkaido local specialty dish)
origin; source; basis; base; cause; (raw) material; ingredient
pickled (something); pickled in (something); preserved in; overreliance on (e.g. medication); excessive use of
standard language (used in government, education, etc.); standard Japanese
no!; no no!; no, not at all
you're welcome; don't mention it; not at all; my pleasure
indescribable; inexpressible; unspeakable; indefinable; nobody can tell
something said for politeness' sake; diplomatic language; honeyed words; lip service; empty compliment
to visit; to call on; to pay a visit to
East Asian lacquer; japan; Chinese lacquer tree (Toxicodendron vernicifluum, formerly Rhus verniciflua)