secret (recipe, medicine, etc.); mysteries (e.g. of an art)
hottish; salty; somewhat hot; strict; harsh
arrangement (music, objects, etc.); organization; adaptation
fame; reputation; popularity; rumour (rumor); talk
the very best; excellent; superb
rough; rowdy; wild; rough person; rowdy person
intended for ...; oriented towards ...; aimed at ...
to wring (towel, rag); to squeeze; to squeeze (fruit to extract juice); to press; to rack (one's brains); to strain (one's voice); to extort
grasp; catch; understanding
step (of a staircase, etc.); running board (of a bus, train); step (movement); pace; (dance) step; step (in a process)
to have one's faults exposed; to have one's secrets blown
to tell; to (try to) persuade; to advise; to warn; to admonish; to reason
to recite; to chant; to cry; to yell; to advocate; to advance
to go by; to go past; to run (between; of a rail service, bus route, etc.); to operate (between); to go indoors; to go into a room; to penetrate
with a clash; with a thud; unexpectedly (meeting someone); suddenly (ending); abruptly (coming to a halt)
encounter; being confronted with (e.g. difficulty); meeting with (e.g. accident)
horizon (related to land)
something heard for the first time; hearing something for the first time
notice or order handed down from above; announcement; notification; Edo-period proclamation issued by the shogunate (or a daimyo, etc.) to the concerned parties
to start to say; to attempt to say; to be about to say; to speak to; to address
as expected; predictably; not surprisingly
production (e.g. play); direction
clearing one's throat; cough
trouble (I have put you through); (your) hard work; thank you for your hard work; I appreciate your efforts
service; duty; business; Buddhist religious services
neck; head; dismissal; discharge
as soon as...; just after...; immediately after...; hurriedly; in haste; quickly
affirmation; affirmative (logic)
to be sacked; to be fired; to be dismissed; to be beheaded
smirkingly; broadly (grinning)
to accept (e.g. an explanation); to be satisfied (with); to assent (to)
intention; idea; inclination; wish
let me humbly say; most humbly; with all due respect
praise; admiration; commendation; approbation
pleasant; agreeable; comfortable; refreshing
softly; mildly; gently; politely