because; as; since; so; due to
rice porridge made by simmering cooked rice in a seasoned broth, often containing vegetables, fish, etc. (usu. made from leftovers)
beyond compare; peerless; unrivaled; unique
humanity; sidewalk; footpath; human realm
lowborn; humble; vulgar; coarse; shabby; poor-looking
to take (seat, position, course, office, etc.); to assume; to ascend (the throne); to accede; to start (on a journey); to commence
pursuit of knowledge; studying; learning; training; completing a course
licence; license; certificate; diploma
culture; civilization; civilisation; Bunka era (1804.2.11-1818.4.22)
severance payment; retirement money (usu. lump-sum); redundancy payment
the more ... the more ...; as; (arch.) while; (arch.) during; (arch.) because; (arch.) since
period; time; opportunity; chance; age; term (e.g. in office); session (e.g. of parliament)
easygoing; optimistic; conceited
literally; to the letter; literal
no sleep or rest; working day and night
dealing with (people, customers, complaints, etc.); receiving (callers, visitors, etc.); attending to; handling; serving
reception (desk); information desk; receptionist; receipt; acceptance
to wield; to brandish; to display (one's knowledge); to show off; to abuse (one's power); to manipulate someone
to find; to discover; to come across; to be used to seeing; to be familiar with
to manage; to settle; to dispose of; to deal with; to arrange
one's student (esp. a former one); one's pupil; one's disciple
marriage partner; spouse; wife-to-be; husband-to-be; future spouse
joint; knuckle; tune; melody; node (of a plant stem); joint
feeling; sense; impression
you're welcome; don't mention it; not at all; my pleasure
any- (e.g. anything, anywhere, anyone); -ever (e.g. whatever, wherever, whenever); even (if it's just ...); at least; either ... or ...
to open (a door, etc.); to unwrap (e.g. parcel, package); to open (for business, etc.); to empty; to remove; to move out; to clear out
to drive away; to clear; to scatter; to disperse
old age; age; old people; (arch.) I; (arch.) me; (arch.) my humble self
first words said (e.g. when meeting someone); first thing out of one's mouth; first speech; inaugural address; first tone (in Chinese); level tone
as expected; as predicted
constitution (physical); physical make-up; predisposition (to disease); character (of a group, organization, etc.); innate characteristics; make-up
quickly and skillfully; to the point; succinctly; concisely
to lose one's way; to get lost; to waver; to hesitate; to be captivated (by); to be infatuated (with)
distress; wretched condition
in unison; as one; united
same row; same line; same file; same rank; same level; same category
to hesitate to; to waver; to be hesitant about
to ask (about); to inquire; to enquire; to question; to make sure of
somehow; for some reason; without knowing why