now (esp. in contrast to the past); now at last; at present; right now
life and death; samsara (cycle of death and rebirth); death
resident of Tokyo; citizen of Tokyo; Tokyoite
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
understanding and acceptance; spiritual awakening; a heart that understands truth; (feeling of) resignation
price; cost; value; worth; value
as usual; as always; as before; as ever; still
twenty-seventh day of the month; twenty-seven days
(in) the middle of; (in) the midst of; (in) the course of; (at) the height of
to fall (over, down); to collapse; to be destroyed (in a collapse); to collapse; to be confined to bed (with an illness); to come down with; to die
raindrops; falling drop of water; intravenous drip; IV; drip-feed
to incline one's head to the side (in doubt); to tilt one's head to the side (in confusion); to be puzzled
crime; sin; penalty; sentence; fault; responsibility
relief; reassurance; recognition of right to land ownership (by the shogunate, a feudal lord, etc.); (arch.) living safely surrounded by walls
suit (clothing); suit (playing cards)
large room; green room; waiting room for performers when off stage; junior actor; actor of small parts; large hospital room (for several patients)
to partition; to divide; to direct; to manage; to settle accounts; to assume a crouching posture (at the start of a bout)
to be bewildered; to be perplexed
a piece; a scrap; a fragment; iota; modicum; trace
teasing; banter; ribbing; jest; making fun (of); poking fun (at)
to ascertain; to check; to make sure
request; favour (to ask); wish; please
telephone call; telephone (device)
absence; being away from home; house-sitting; house-sitter; being left unattended to (of one's studies, etc.); neglecting
twenty-eighth day of the month; twenty-eight days
weather; the elements; fair weather; fine weather
the whole day; all the day
really; very; extremely; (not) anything; (not) at all; (not) a bit
shameful; disgraceful; indecent; unseemly; unbecoming; improper
police officer; policeman; policewoman
left-hand radical of a character
whispering; subdued; murmuring; dry and tasteless
mandarin (esp. the satsuma mandarin (Citrus unshiu)); mandarin orange; tangerine; citrus (Citrus spp.)
noisily (e.g. from many people talking); creating a commotion; rustling (leaves); feeling a chill; getting the chills
hazy; dim; faint; minced fish or meat that is seasoned and fried