more or less; though not quite satisfactorily; tentatively; for the time being; just in case; once
division (of a larger group); branch; field; class (subclass); group; category
four; four years of age; ten o'clock (old time system); Burakumin; cross grips
all; entire; whole; altogether
... is the reason; ... is my excuse
stage; step; level; rank; order; stairs
to branch; to fork; to separate; to split; to disperse; to scatter
to cross over; to cross; to pass through; to exceed; to surpass; to be more (than)
to join together; to combine; to join up
indicates reason or excuse; indicates dissatisfaction; indicates desire to be pampered or indulged
nonchalant; unconcerned; in a casual manner
way of saying (something); way of putting it; wording; phrasing; language; expression
art; craft; accomplishment; artistic skill; technique; performance
I would rather; I would as lief do; strong preference
still more; to say nothing of; not to mention; still less
day after day; day by day
guest; visitor; customer; client; counter for containers used to entertain guests
to turn toward; to look (up, down, etc.); to face (e.g. east) (of a building, window, etc.); to look out on; to point (of an arrow, compass needle, etc.); to be suited to
originally; by nature; from the start
liked; well-liked; in love (with); loved; faddism; eccentricity
to approach; to draw near; to be imminent; to press (someone for something); to urge; to compel
by myself; in person; by oneself
to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe
existing (at the present moment); alright; acceptable; to be (usu. of inanimate objects); to have
serious; honest; sober; grave; earnest; steady
martial arts; military arts; wushu; modern sport derived from traditional Chinese martial arts
to dedicate; to make an offering; to supply; to store; to finish; to bring to a close; to restore (something to its place)
fellow women; between women; among women; woman-to-woman
edge (of a knife or sword); prong (of an electrical plug)
comfort; ease; easy; simple; (economically) comfortable; raku pottery
performance; take; game; season; penetrative vaginal sex (with a prostitute); unsimulated sex (in an adult movie)
where ... is concerned; when it becomes; if it becomes
not a chance; you wish!; that's not going to happen; that won't work
it seems; I think; I guess; right?; don't you agree?
to sigh; to breathe a sigh
commander; commanding officer; CO
to kill one's enemy (opponent)
country; state; region; national government; central government; home (i.e. hometown, home country); (arch.) province (of Japan)
to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe
sense of duty; sense of purpose; vocation