to declare; to assert; to state definitively; to finish saying; to say it all; to finish one's sentence
assimilation; absorption; adaptation; assimilation; anabolism; assimilation (phonology)
therefore; consequently; accordingly; for that reason
in that manner; like that
tending to anemia; being somewhat anemic
prefecture (Japan); county (China, Taiwan, Norway, etc.); department (France); province (Italy, Spain, etc.)
Meiji era (1868.9.8-1912.7.30)
early (days); initial stage; initial
mission; delegation; transmission
remains; traces; (the sorrow of) parting; end
Shōwa era (1926.12.25-1989.1.7); reminiscent of the Shōwa era; Shōwa- nostalgic; old-fashioned
shortage of capital; lack of funds; cash flow problem
just before; on the verge of; on the brink of; just in front of; just ahead of
to be blessed with; to be rich in; to abound in
kindness; intimacy; friendship
relationship; relation; terms (good, friendly, etc.)
selfish; egoist; (arch.) self-indulgent; (arch.) wilful; (arch.) willful
hostel; dormitory; (arch.) bureau (government department beneath a ministry under the ritsuryo system); (arch.) tea-ceremony room; (arch.) villa
desire; wish; request; entreaty; prayer; (written) application
free time; time at leisure
making a round trip; going and returning; round-trip ticket; return ticket; correspondence; exchanging (letters)
boarding house; school dormitory
trouble; hardship; difficulty; anxiety; worry; concern
for the present; for the time being; for a while (from now); for some time (to come)
actual place; actual location; the spot; place where one is currently living
special characteristic; special quality; trait; idiosyncrasy; peculiarity
good-looking; fair; beautiful
(your) daughter; young woman
school festival; cultural festival; annual open day school event showcasing student talent
entrance; admission; entering
ownership; dominion; ownership rights; proprietorship; property rights
as a rule; in general; in principle; basically; essentially; fundamentally
drawing room; parlor; parlour; guest room
opening (a door, window, etc.); leaving open; opening up (e.g. to the public); allowing (public) access