receiving payments (pension, ration)
pike (esp. the Amur pike, Esox reichertii); pickerel
to be collected; to be gathered (e.g. mushrooms, etc.); to be harvested; to be able to collect; to be able to mine
perfectly; right on the mark; spot on; enough; sufficiently; thoroughly
(it) goes without saying; needn't be said; that should rather be left unsaid
average; mean; balance; equilibrium
unsuited; inappropriate; improper; undeserved
opportunity; chance; folding; fold; small food box (wooden or cardboard); folding in ... (two, three, etc.); counter for folded items
I know, right?; don't you agree?; I thought you'd say that!; there we go
suppression (e.g. of free speech); force-out
to get into the swing of (one's work); to hit one's stride; (for a fish or bird) to put on fat for the winter
insertion; letter drop; things sent to a prisoner; supply of provisions, refreshments, etc. to someone carrying out a task
since some time or another; since who-knows-when
completely; fully; entirely
to get late; to advance; to wear on
to pull up; to drag up; to increase; to raise (e.g. taxes); to withdraw; to leave; to promote (someone to a higher position)
preparations for returning (home)
night watch; fire watchman
contradiction; inconsistency
to look around; to look towards (us)
irritating; aggravating; upsetting
dignity; credit; (arch.) deed of sale (for a land, forest or house); (arch.) sale value; (arch.) selling price
pardon; forgiveness; exemption; permission
last (on the list); (at the) bottom; (in) last position; tailender
with a glitter; with a sparkle; brand new; shiny and new
menu; schedule; program; (computer) menu
unintentionally; unconsciously; by mistake; heedlessly; against one's better judgement (judgment)
about when; about what time; how soon
(one's) whereabouts; destination; where one is headed; outcome; course (of events); future
warm welcome; friendly reception; hospitality; entertainment
first year; early years (of a reign or era)
preface; introduction; preamble
simmering; (boiling) gently
stool (stood on to reach high objects); small stepladder; (fig.) stepping stone
old person; elderly person; trustee of the Japan Sumo Association; retired high-ranking wrestler who is licensed to coach and receives retirement pay; senior statesman (of the Tokugawa shogunate); important local official (under the Tokugawa Shogunate)
forcibly; against one's will
to stretch larger; to enlarge (photos); to delay (e.g. the end of a meeting)