seal; to seal (e.g. a letter); to affix a seal; to seal up
dark history; dark past; something one wants to forget or pretend never happened
to yield; to give in; to bend (knee, etc.); to subdue; to overpower; (arch.) to feel down
pitiful; pathetic; painful to look at
important matter; matter of great importance; serious affair; major incident; emergency
judgement; judgment; decision; adjudication; award; verdict
neck; bottleneck; obstruction; neckline
hallway slippers; indoor shoes
barefoot; superior to (a professional, etc. in ability or achievement)
passing through without stopping; passing by
kindness; favor; favour; goodwill; affection; liking (for someone)
shout (of encouragement, etc.); yell (used to time or encourage activity, e.g. "Heave ho!")
unsung hero; person who does a thankless task
patrolling; one's rounds; inspection tour; watchman; patrolman
inspection of personal belongings (e.g. before entering a venue)
guidance; leading; induction; introduction; incitement; inducement
chattering; talk; idle talk; chatty; talkative; chatterbox
apprenticeship; probation; learning by observation; apprentice; trainee; probationer
rope; cord; policeman's rope
preservation of health; hygiene; sanitation
disinfection; sterilization; sterilisation
white clothes; white robe; white gown (worn by doctors, chemists, etc.); commoner without rank (in ancient China); layperson
well-matched (esp. of a couple); becoming; suitable
(of a lie, etc.) obvious; transparent
president (of a society); chairman
to be taught; to learn; to take lessons in
to lend; to loan; to let out on hire
reversal; return; return gift; return favour (favor); barb (on a fishing hook); mixture of soy sauce, sugar and mirin
on one occasion; once; at one point; at one time
other than; except for; aside from; apart from; save for
sleeping during the day; (afternoon) nap; siesta
dictionary; lexicon; (arch.) letter of resignation
whispering; whisper; secret talk; murmur
strict prohibition; ban; interdiction
with; by; because of; on account of; on (a day, date); at (a time); adds emphasis to preceding word
to get out of hand; to become uncontrollable; to boil over
tankōbon; (manga) volume; (comic) trade paperback; single book (as opposed to magazine, anthology, etc.); separate volume
arrival of goods; goods received
to be frugal; to be sparing; to value; to hold dear; to regret (e.g. a loss); to feel sorry (for)