to be appointed to a rank
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
with a start; in surprise; suddenly (realize, remember, etc.); all of a sudden; puffing (air); with a puff
moderately; in moderation
-less; lacking; non-existing
to investigate thoroughly; to examine closely; to probe into; to be obsessed with a thought; to brood over; to worry about
division; splitting; sharing; distribution; dissemination; allocation
final; eventual; ultimate
careful; cautious; prudent; discreet; deliberate
to collect; to gather; to save; to accumulate; to pile up
one (esp. of two); the other; on the one hand; on the other hand; whereas; although
past; after; too (much); over- (e.g. eating)
guidance; leadership; leading the way
to stick through; to force through; to spread throughout; to thoroughly diffuse; to make a path between two points; to proceed in a logical manner; to let pass
door (Western-style, car, etc.)
to be haggard; to be gaunt; to be emaciated; to be worn out (e.g. illness, worry)
to show up; to appear; to turn up
cheerful; merry; sunny; bright (sky, day, etc.); fine; clear
welcome!; nice to see you!
come; come now; well; who knows; well now; let's see
to go out to meet; to receive; to welcome; to accept (e.g. as a member of a group or family); to call for; to summon
filthy; squalid; dirty; foul; sordid
just like; (virtually) no different from; (almost) the same as; as good as (e.g. dead, settled)
bookshelves; bookshelf; bookcase
only; just; since; after; remaining (in a particular state)
to sell off; to sell completely
to collect; to gather; to arrange; to put in order; to make uniform; to make even
beforehand; in advance; previously
to carry; to transport; to come; to go; to wield (a tool, etc.); to use
to order; to command; to appoint
to entertain; to make welcome
poor-quality; shoddy; unskillful; inexpert; unlucky
Lord; Sir; state minister (under the ritsuryo system); (arch.) you (in reference to someone of lower status)
scolding; telling-off; rebuke; lecture
(it was) no bother at all; not at all; it was nothing
enough is enough; no further!
humorous; funny; amusing; laughable; hilarious; comical