generally; in the main; (more or less) everything; all parts; ordinary; usual
even so (expressing frustration, etc.); still
about; concerning; related to; -ish
detective agency; enquiry agency
detective; investigator; sleuth; detective work; secret investigation
amateur; layman; respectable woman (i.e. not a prostitute, hostess, geisha); (arch.) unlicensed prostitute
expectation; anticipation; purpose; intention; others' opinions of one; speculation
small; little; tiny; insignificant; humble; modest
structure; construction; makeup; framework; organization; pattern
exclusion; removal; rejection; elimination; abatement; lifting (sanctions, etc.)
having no thought for; having no consideration for; disregarding; overlooking; (arch.) being found not guilty (in an Edo-period court); (arch.) acquittal
to be sharp; to be keen; to be on the ball; to have a mind like a steel trap; to be clever
member; participant; attendee; lineup (sport)
introduction; presentation; referral; listing
long hair (usu. of a man)
polite; courteous; careful; close; overly courteous; overly careful
the most; the best; peerless; the greatest; first-rate
uncle; old man; mister; manybar goatfish (Parupeneus multifasciatus)
Mr.; Mrs.; makes a word more polite (usu. in fixed expressions); state; situation
to strengthen; to emphasize; to emphasise
boy; son; child; mere boy; stripling; greenhorn
Buddhist priest; bonze; close-cropped hair; crew cut; boy; sonny
whereabout; about where; how much
aim; object; expectations; prospects; something that can be relied upon; snack served with alcoholic drink; pad
deep emotion; strong feelings
the number of people; many people; a large number of people; (counted as an) adult
condominium (usu. mid or high-rise); apartment building; apartment house; block of flats; apartment; flat
measurement; size; extent; plan; intention; arrangement
across; over; beyond; throughout (a period of time); for
painful; difficult; distressing; (psychologically) difficult; straitened (circumstances); tight (financial situation)
poor thing!; pour soul!; what a pity!
younger scholar; future reference
(not) so much; (not) that much
being startled, surprised or afraid; panic; trepidation
to freeze (from fear, etc.); to be unable to move (e.g. from surprise); to be paralyzed (with horror, etc.); to cower; to shrink in on oneself
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive
to lay hands on; to touch; to care for; to look after; to make off with; to steal
to catch; to capture; to grab; to clutch; to catch hold of (someone); to stop (e.g. a stranger in the street)