employee welfare; employee benefits; fringe benefits
unfavourable comparison; unfavorable comparison
fire department (in Japan, composed of on call civilian firefighters)
and the like; such as; or something; something like; I hear that ...; people say that ...
young persons' association
-ical; -ive; -like; -ish; (something) like; along the lines of
approximately; about; to (about) the extent that; (almost) enough that; as ... as ...; like
hey; you; hey; hey; hold on; yo
to be called ...; to be referred to as ...
such; like that; that sort of
face; mask; face guard; striking the head (in kendo); surface (esp. a geometrical surface); page; aspect
while it may be true that; just because; nevertheless; not necessarily
spotless integrity; absolute honesty; uprightness
this is why; that is the reason why; it is the case that; so; thus; with that
to be (in contrast to something that is not the case)
right?; isn't it?; hey; say; you know; you see; will you?
always; constantly; at all times; habitually
to keep in mind; to bear in mind; to try; to aim to do; to endeavor; to endeavour
perfect; complete; flawless
endorsing and questioning the preceding statement; lamenting reflections on the preceding statement
of course; certainly; naturally
from the standpoint of; from the viewpoint of; on; above; the best; top
vigilance; caution; alertness; precaution; being on guard
(not) ever; (not) by any means; (not) in the least; (not) in any way; (not) at all
to forget; to leave carelessly; to be forgetful of; to forget about; to forget (an article)
only; just; merely; as much as; to the extent of; enough to
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...
tightly (holding on); firmly; strongly (built); solidly; properly; well
respect; esteem; reverence; honour; honor
belonging to (a group, organization, etc.); affiliation (with); being attached to; being under the control of; serving (in the military, congress, etc.)
on and after; from ... onward; since
literary and military arts; the pen and the sword
to be clear; to be distinct; to be skillful; to be skilful; to be well-executed; to get cold
something or other; one thing or another; this or that
sweet-tasting; sweet; fragrant (smelling); sweet (music); lightly salted; light in salt; indulgent