important; serious; valuable; precious; serious matter; major incident
that way; that direction; that (one); that person; there; over there
maid; helper; help; assistance
light (i.e. not heavy); feeling light (i.e. offering little resistance, moving easily); light (i.e. of foot); effortless; non-serious; minor; slight
to treat; to handle; to deal with; to arrange; to decorate; to dress
to pay attention to another's needs; to attend to; to fuss about; to take into consideration
present condition; existing state; status quo; current state
political situation; political affairs
halving; dividing (into two parts); bisection; the two equinoxes (vernal and autumnal)
just (now); quite (near); unintentionally; subconsciously
the other day; a few days ago
influence; power; might; strength; potency; force
rivalry (between two equally strong sides); struggle for supremacy; competing (with); vying (with); contending (with); being an equal match (for)
to take off; to jump; to take the plunge; to decide; to step out of the ring
nicely; properly; frequently; often; I'm glad that you ...; thank you for ...
knowing; (an) acquaintance
latest; newest; late-breaking (news)
state of things; state of affairs; condition; situation; circumstances
(within) the (Tokyo) metropolitan area
all; everything; entirety; absolutely (not); (not) at all; (none) whatsoever
report (of news); reporting; news; information; (media) coverage
grizzled; (hair) streaked with grey (gray)
moustache; beard; whiskers (on a cat, etc.); feelers (on an insect, etc.); shadow (on a candlestick chart)
to draw through one's hand; to stroke (e.g. a beard); to work someone hard; to masturbate
daring; fearless; intrepid; bold; tough
trade; business; commerce; occupation; calling; profession
to have a meal; to eat; to make a living; to earn one's bread
generally; mainly; nearly all; almost all; gist; summary; staying within bounds
entering; setting (of the Sun); containing; content; income; beginning
way; method; means; resource; course
nonexistent; not being (there); not having; not
younger brother; little brother; brother-in-law (spouse's younger brother or younger sister's husband); (arch.) pupil; (arch.) apprentice
to lose (through death) (e.g. wife, child)
if times were better; if one had been born at an earlier, more opportune time; if times had not changed; if I had my due
where; which; anyway; anyhow; sooner or later; eventually
to be fit (for a role); to be qualified (for); to be equal (to a task); to be able to fulfill one's duties (as)
talented person; clever person
person; character; one's character; one's personality; able person; talented person
doubt; question; suspicion; dubiousness
comprehension; consent; understanding; OK; roger (on two-way radio)
consciousness; becoming aware (of); awareness; mano-vijnana (mental consciousness, cognizer of sensory information)
life and death; samsara (cycle of death and rebirth); death
unclear; obscure; unknown; unidentified; ignorance; lack of wisdom
in one go; in one gulp; in one breath; immediately; instantly; right away
to gather strength; to take heart