to stop; to quit; to put an end to
to keep company; to look after; to entertain; to play (a game) with
preparation; arrangements
accessories; small articles; minor character; small fry; weak one
to mourn; to lament; to be sorry; to regret; to repent
one's say; one's point; complaint; grievance; objection
to deliver; to forward; to send; to report; to notify; to file notice (to the authorities)
opening; gap; dried and opened fish
container; case; receptacle; coffin; casket
unexpected; contrary to expectations; by chance; casual
liking something; being partial to something; -phile
overseas travel (to Western countries); going abroad (to study or travel); store operated by a foreigner (in pre-communist China)
Western cooking; Western-style meal; Western-style food; Japanized Western cuisine
elderly housekeeper; elderly maid; wet nurse; nanny
participation; joining; entry; adherence
Japanese style; Japanesque; Japanism
basics; rudiments; elements; ABCs of ...
tide; current; sea water; opportunity; chance
often; again and again; over and over again; repeatedly; frequently
anyhow; anyway; somehow or other; apart from ...; setting ... aside
to balance; to be in harmony; to be in equilibrium; to suit; to go well together; to be a good match
very hard; with utmost effort; as hard as one can; with all one's might; for dear life; eagerly
unable to stomach; sticking in one's throat; displeased with
to be eloquent; to have a way with words
to do exactly what one is told to do; to be subservient; to be easily controlled
to make a decision; to draw a conclusion; to give a judgement; to hand down a verdict; to let go down; to lower; to do oneself
two times; twice; two degrees
confectionery; sweets; candy; cake
demand; firm request; requisition; requirement; desire
difficult to ...; hard to ...
store; shop; establishment; restaurant
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)
foster father; adoptive father
good bye; I'm off; see you later
to settle peacefully; to work out peacefully; to come to an amicable solution; to become reconciled
to become blue; to turn green; to turn pale; to blanch (with fear)
retort; back talk; backchat
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper
both (hands, parents, sides, etc.); counter for carriages (e.g. in a train); counter for vehicles; ryō; tael; ryō; pre-Meiji unit of currency, orig. the value of one ryō of gold