for a moment; for a minute; for a while; for some time; for the time being; for now
to ask; to inquire; to implore (a god for an oracle); to seek direction (from your superior); to visit; to speak to (a large crowd at a theatre, etc.)
preliminary inspection; preliminary examination
more; much more; step; rung; paragraph; passage
being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression
expressly; especially; taking the trouble (to do); intentionally; deliberately
suburb; residential area on the outskirt of a city; commuter belt
... is the reason; ... is my excuse
outskirts; environs (of a city); surrounding area; surroundings
idleness; lack of application; lazy study habits
nonchalant; unconcerned; in a casual manner
to stop by; to drop in for a short visit
new; neo-; newness; novelty; Gregorian calendar; Xin dynasty (China, 9-23 CE)
local specialty or souvenir bought as a gift while travelling; present brought by a visitor; something unpleasant that one is given (e.g. an illness while on vacation); unwelcome gift
to bring; to take (something) along; to fetch; to get
relationship; relation; terms (good, friendly, etc.)
advantages and disadvantages; interests (of parties)
to be a bad influence (on something); to corrupt; to poison
to warp; to bend; to contort; to be perverted; to be warped (of a view, mind, etc.); to be distorted
completely unknown (usu. of people); unfamiliar; complete (stranger)
possible; potential; practicable; feasible
(private) secretary; treasured book; secret book
to resign; to retire; to quit; to leave (one's job, etc.)
head (of a household); proprietor (of a store); one's husband; (one's) employer; (one's) master; host
bracelet (usu. dating from the Kofun period)
road; path; route; way; distance; journey; road (e.g. to victory)
job transfer; job relocation; intra-company transfer
temporary; provisional; interim; special; extraordinary; extra
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
immediately; right away; at once; instantly
to telephone; to make a phone call
mistake; error; accident; mishap; improper conduct (e.g. between man and woman); indiscretion
name; given name; title; fame; renown; pretext
to write down; to note; to jot down; to remember
to meet (by chance); to come across; to meet (e.g. of rivers, highways, etc.); to emerge and engage (an enemy)
hospitalization; hospitalisation
to meet (wishes, expectations, etc.); to satisfy; to accompany; to go with; to associate with (someone); to mix with