how long; how far; how much
to hinder; to obstruct; to disrupt; to interfere with; to cause a delay
ceremony; matter; affair; with regard to; as for
first day of the month; (arch.) first ten days of the lunar month
so; therefore; accordingly; consequently; on those grounds; that is why
shadow; silhouette; reflection; image; ominous sign; light (stars, moon)
to pray; to say a prayer; to offer up a prayer
ceremony; rite; ritual; service
ceremony; matter; affair; with regard to; as for
such; like that; in that way
supernatural phenomenon; paranormal phenomenon; anomalous phenomenon
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
perhaps; maybe; perchance; by some chance; by any chance
bewilderment; perplexity; embarrassment; discomfiture; bafflement
to become frayed; to become loose
money paid to the government
to think of; to hit upon; to come into one's mind; to remember; to recall
... is the reason; ... is my excuse
trouble; problem; mess; difficulty; nuisance
consultation; discussion; discussing; asking (somebody) for advice
(with a) start; fright; alarm
to drive away; to clear; to scatter; to disperse
doesn't amount to doing (something); not significant enough to require (something); unnecessary
suddenly; in a flash; rapidly; attractive; distinguished; showy
trot; half run; jog; girl in charge of menial tasks in a samurai family
to leave; to depart; to take one's leave
easy; simple; informal; offhand; cheap
to make sure of; to assure oneself of; to see with one's own eyes; to ascertain
to turn round; to face about; to turn about
illegal digging; illegal mining; grave robbing; tomb robbing
clothing; costume; outfit; garment; dress
to take off (clothes, shoes, etc.); to undress
to wear; to be dressed in; to be adorned in; to clad oneself with
business world; business circles; (the) industry
rushing into; breaking into; storming; plunging into (war, etc.); embarking on (a new venture)
implementation (e.g. of a feature); installation (of equipment); mounting; packaging