way of saying (something); way of putting it; wording; phrasing; language; expression
feather; plume; wing; shuttlecock (in badminton)
important person; influential figure; big shot; big thing; big one; big game
fallen angel; Lucifer; demon; Satan
one's opinion on (life and) death
religion; religious affiliation; belief; religious activity
hardly any; almost nonexistent; very little
bringing up; rearing; upbringing
characteristic; traditional; peculiar; inherent; native; eigen-
culture; civilization; civilisation; Bunka era (1804.2.11-1818.4.22)
to dye; to colour; to color
to pay attention to another's needs; to attend to; to fuss about; to take into consideration
aimless; rambling; desultory; casual
to pay no attention to (while listening); to take no notice of; to ignore; to let go in one ear and out the other
name; given name; first name
derisory; negligible; minimal; nominal; imperceptible
slip; omission; upshot; denouement; punch line (of a joke)
God; god; ace; king; superior person
parent; parents; dealer (in cards, mahjong, etc.); banker; founder; inventor; (pet) owner
intoxication; being carried away by; being enraptured by
ripple; ring on the water; repercussions; Japanese slit drum; instrument made of iron with slits on top; makes a rippling sound
to keep; to preserve; to hold; to last; to endure; to keep well (food)
passion; enthusiasm; zeal
being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression
aloneness; loneliness; solitude
(police) detective; criminal matter
worthy opponent; worthy rival; good match
(one's) superior; (one's) boss; the higher-ups
look here; I say; well; I know what; I'll tell you what; just a minute
as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly
head; chief; merit; strong point; superiority; major
contacting; (making) contact; connection (with a train, bus, etc.); joining (a railway line, etc.); connection (between matters, incidents, etc.); relation
search (esp. in criminal investigations); investigation; inquiry; enquiry
to stop; to abort; to discontinue; to close
secretary (government); director; chief
financial world; business circles