inferior; coarse; poor quality; inadequate; deteriorated
to rule over; to govern; to command; to integrate; to consolidate; to unite
to be born and raised (in); to be born and brought up; to be born and bred
disposal; abandonment; scrapping; annulment; cancellation; abrogation
to one's heart's content; to one's complete satisfaction; as much as one likes; heartily; thoroughly; without restraint
four and a half tatami mats; four-and-a-half-mat room; small room esp. for assignations
incomparable; cannot compare (with); beyond comparison; in another league
hot blood; warm blood; zeal; fervor; fervour
without; unacceptable; not alright; unsatisfactory
private brand; private-label brand
detailed; scrupulous; careful; (arch.) diligent; (arch.) honest; (arch.) upright
to threaten; to menace; to frighten (into doing)
modus operandi; criminal technique; trick
to make a joint vow; to swear together; to pledge
advantages and disadvantages; interests (of parties)
paradise; heaven; Kingdom of Heaven
going to school in groups
daily routine; daily work; daily lesson
ninth day of the month; nine days
short-tempered; quick-tempered; hasty
character; disposition; spirit; temperament
expert(ise); skill; dexterity
by your leave; with your permission
permanence; perpetuity; Chōkyū era (1040.11.10-1044.11.24)
seven-day workweek; working every day of the week; (lit.) Mon-Mon-Tue-Wed-Thu-Fri-Fri
extended leave; long vacation
in a sense; in some way; to an extent
dismissal of class (at the end of the day); recess (at school); break
(not) a single person; (no) one
routine work; everyday work
turning point; critical juncture; knot (in a tree, etc.)
to issue a manifesto; to appeal
broad; vast; boundless; wide
future; prospects; outlook; journey ahead; distance yet to cover
dark clouds; threatening signs; ominous indications