receiving an official appointment; being appointed (to the post of)
to begin a trip; to depart; to embark; to die; to pass away; to depart this life
distance; journey; itinerary; path (e.g. to one's goal); way; process
village headman; village mayor
treasuring; cherishing; prizing; holding dear
to be effeminate; to be a fop; to break into a smile; to grin
to be affected; to put on airs; to act like (something one isn't); to pretend to be
speaking of ...; when it comes to ...; as for ...; if one were to say ...
lover; sweetheart; boyfriend; girlfriend
to bite at; to snap at; to jump at (e.g. an offer); to snap at; to hold on to; to cling to
soon; before long; shortly; close (by); near; nearby
to correct oneself; to restate
grace (of God); benevolence (of Buddha); assistance; help; effects; influence
dog (Canis (lupus) familiaris); squealer; rat; loser; asshole; counterfeit
cat (esp. the domestic cat, Felis catus); shamisen; geisha; wheelbarrow; clay bed-warmer; bottom; submissive partner of a homosexual relationship
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
wicked tongue; abusive language
to be on the verge; to be on the brink; to get close
local governor (Edo period); local magistrate; bailiff; deputy official (middle ages); acting administrator
to manage; to arrange; to talk over; to dispose of
interval; period of time; among; between; good opportunity; chance
to read (a book); to open (a book) to read; to unravel (e.g. a mystery); to discover (the truth)
dispute; strife; quarrel; dissension; conflict; rivalry
being seen here and there; appearing in various places
appointment; nomination; ordination; commission; designation
power; authority; jurisdiction
authority; power; influence
ownership; dominion; ownership rights; proprietorship; property rights
in regard to; concerning (usu. of disputes)
to take advantage of someone's kindness or patience; to get carried away; to be elated; to get puffed up (with pride); to push one's luck; to get cocky
proverb; saying; aphorism; maxim
commonplace; ordinary; typical; ubiquitous; run-of-the-mill; mundane
(not) a single person; (no) one
of tender years; very young
popular use; circulation; to pass as; to pass for
abundant; plentiful; rich; ample
nimono; food cooked by boiling or stewing
to adopt (method, proposal, etc.); to take (measure, course of action, etc.); to pick (e.g. flowers); to gather (e.g. mushrooms); to extract (e.g. juice); to take (e.g. a sample); to assume (an attitude)
this is why; this means; it is the case that