in the end; at the end of the day
having not the slightest idea
to manipulate (someone); to make (someone) dance to one's tune; to lead astray; to make (someone) dance; to let dance
at once; immediately; without delay; promptly
to use abusive language; to curse; to call someone names
drowning one's cares in drink; drinking in desperation
consideration; concern; attention; thoughtfulness; making arrangements; care
to cross one's mind; to occur to one; to flash into one's head
losing one's position; losing one's standing; downfall; fall (from power); being overthrown
uncle (older than one's parent)
countertop; tabletop; baking tray; baking sheet
big frame; large figure; huge body
to be effective; to be fruitful; to be worthwhile; to be worth; to be rewarded; to pay off
taking; taker; last performer of the day (usu. the star performer); last performance of the day; active partner (e.g. in judo demonstration); emphatic or formal prefix
to send out; to forward; to show (a person) out
regrettable; vexing; upsetting; unthinkable; wholly unexpected
pair; the two; both persons; both things
to be fated to; be linked by fate
to care for someone; to look after someone
child from previous marriage; child of a former spouse; stepchild
elementary school student; primary school student; grade school student
after a short while; not long after; soon; before long; shortly thereafter
another meeting; meeting again; reunion
bachelorhood; spinsterhood; celibacy; living apart from one's family; living alone; person who lives alone
to leave (to someone, esp. after one's death); to bequeath
university; college; former central university of Kyoto (established under the ritsuryo system for the training of government administrators); the Great Learning (one of the Four Books)
yearning; longing; aspiration; adoration; admiration
entering an institution; beginning training; primer; manual; introduction (to)
to start (something); to start up; to boot (a computer); to launch (a business)
time; season; period; phase; stage
confrontation; opposition; antagonism
beginning; start; first (in line, etc.); origin; such as ...; not to mention ...
to be useful; to be helpful; to serve the purpose
workmanship; craftsmanship; grades; results; quality (e.g. of a crop); dealings
satisfaction; pride; one's strong point; one's forte; regular customer; regular client
when push comes to shove; when needed; when necessity arises; when the moment arrives
duty; sense of duty; honor; in-law; relation by marriage