as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); still; all the same; even ... (e.g. "even a genius")
this way (of doing); this method; this sort (of thing); this type
one side; one party; counterpart; one of a pair; fellow; mate
is that so? (generally rhetorical)
to tell (somebody) to (do something)
leaving a decision to someone else (often of a meal to be selected by the chef); omakase
please (give me); please (do for me)
abdomen; belly; womb; one's mind; one's real intentions; courage; nerve
with all one's strength; with might and main; as hard as one can
to break off; to come to an end; to be interrupted; to be cut short; to pause
(sound of) laughter; laughing voice
for a while; for some time; for a period
tune; tone; vein; mood; condition; state of health
request; favour (to ask); wish; please
warrior (esp. of military retainers of daimyos in the Edo period); samurai; (arch.) man in attendance (on a person of high standing); (arch.) retainer
government service; the bureaucracy
reinforcement; strengthening
black; dark; blackish; suspicious; criminal; darkened and dirty; sooty
door; gate; opening; title page
to stand in the way (esp. with legs spread out); to block the way; to stand in the way (e.g. of progress); to obstruct
moreover; furthermore; nevertheless; and yet
discouragement; despondency; dejection; disappointment
thought; imagination; mind; desire; wish; love
due form; official; formality
notice of personnel change (appointment, dismissal, etc.); wording; choice of language; phraseology
post; official position; managerial position; executive position
to obey (an order, law, etc.); to abide by (a rule, custom, etc.); to follow (a person); to accompany; to go alongside (e.g. a river); to follow (e.g. a sign)
therefore; for that reason; such being the case
strange; odd; peculiar; queer; curious
official business; public business
to digest; to break down; to break to pieces; to be able to use; to be good at; to finish; to complete
good; advantage; sake; purpose; consequence; result
office (e.g. the Oval Office)
diligently; seriously; perfectly; properly; sufficiently; satisfactorily
preparation; arrangements; provision; getting ready; laying out (e.g. a meal)
mostly; ordinarily; probably; most; almost all; ordinary
lying down and getting up; waking; getting up; living (with); staying (with)
room; chamber; apartment; flat; stable