principle; theory; fundamental truth
inner canthus; inner corner of the eye
as if to say; as much as to say; as though
large tree; big tree; huge tree
to take to; to let one's heart go out to
temporary; transient; trifling; trivial; careless; perfunctory
therefore; and so; for that reason; accordingly; consequently; hence
coloring; colouring; color scheme; colour scheme; (touch of) colour; embellishment
happy memory; sweet memory
formality; social rules; social status; social standing; (arch.) amendments and enforcement regulations (of the ritsuryō)
tea trolley; tea wagon; tea cart
formal; stiff; strict; ceremonious
light (of movements); nimble; light-hearted; cheerful; taking a turn for the better (of an illness); receding of symptoms
it's been a long time; long time no see
moderate; reserved; modest; temperate; restrained; low-key
equal (in ability); even; evenly matched; well-matched; on par (with)
(rolling) along; (rolling) over and over; with a bright, ringing sound (e.g. of a bell); (laughing) in a bright, high-pitched tone; (changing) frequently (of opinions, conversation topic, etc.); constantly; (losing) all too easily
with a click; with a snap; ornamental clip (hair, obi, etc.)
time and time again; many times; a number of times
this is not the time (for that); that's out of the question right now
ban on entering (a building, venue, etc.)
to be wet (with tears); to be moist; to get dim; to become blurred; to become tear-choked
turns and twists; ups and downs; meandering; complications; vicissitudes
present stage; current phase; current rank; present grade
to accuse someone; to charge someone
date (of a planned event, act, etc.); day; (number of) days
tough measure; firm step; strong measure
daytime; during the day; time from sunrise until sunset; diurnal period
event; festivities; function; social gathering; auspices; opening
two days later; day after next; next day but one
space; interval; space character; whitespace
notebook; account book; register
registry; entry; book-keeping; signature
morning; forenoon; just before noon
to leave one's seat; to temporarily excuse oneself (from a meeting, etc.); to step outside; to be away (from one's desk, etc.)
variation in color (colour); having a different color
important point; point to make note of
rude; outspoken; presumptuous; cheeky
newspaper subscription fee
result (that makes an act worthwhile); worth (in doing something); value; Kai (former province located in present-day Yamanashi Prefecture)
prosperity; flourishing; thriving
business; trade; operations; sales
armaments; military preparations