to ascertain; to make sure of; to determine; to probe; to get to the bottom (of something)
no matter for; without regard to; whatever the ...
simply; merely; only; solely
playing at (something); game of make-believe; something done together
brat; kid; urchin; preta; hungry ghost
showy; loud; gay; flashy; gaudy
to force; to compel; to coerce; to press; to impose
skillful; skilful; adroit; clever; shrewd; ingenious
handwriting; calligraphy specimen; example of penmanship; holograph
very easy; piece of cake; child's play; before breakfast
(present) head of a family
being accomplished in both the literary and military arts; doing well in both school and sports
though; although; be that as it may; nonetheless
in advance; beforehand; previously
(in the) neighbourhood; neighborhood; around; about; for instance; say
indicates concession or compromise; indicates permission
unskillful; poor; awkward; imprudent; untactful
crossing; passage; importing; import; wandering; wanderer; migration
command; order; dictation; nth year in the Reiwa era (May 1, 2019-)
dangerous; in danger; facing imminent danger; precarious (situation); perilous (state, balance, etc.); in doubt
to explain; to advocate; to preach; to persuade
commitment; pledge; promise
luggage; baggage; burden; payload (of a packet, cell, etc.)
disposal; throwing away; dealing with (a problem); measure; punishment; penalty
formation; establishment; conclusion (e.g. of a deal); reaching (e.g. an agreement); being valid (of a theory, argument, etc.); holding
yesterday and today; only recently; just recently; only yesterday
how; in what way; by what means
small; fine; minute; minor; trivial; sensitive
advance arrangements; preparatory meeting; overlap (of a coat, etc.); (arch.) making something match exactly
to be attached; to be connected with; to remain imprinted; to scar; to bear (fruit, interest, etc.); to be acquired (of a habit, ability, etc.); to increase (of strength, etc.)
prodigal son; wastrel son; son of loose morals
entering an institution; beginning training; primer; manual; introduction (to)
to work (for); to be employed (at); to serve (as); to act (as); to conduct a religious service
toddling; with small, quick steps; restlessly; in continuous motion; quickly and easily; often
skillful; skilful; delicious; appetizing; fortunate; splendid
a particular; a certain; that kind of; such a
famous; well-known; renowned; your name
subjugation (using military force); suppression; subduing
obligation; duty; charge; responsibility
to order; to command; to appoint
principle; aim; purport; gist; instructions; orders
standing facing each other (e.g. mountains, buildings); standing opposite each other; confrontation; squaring off against (adversaries, armies, forces); standing off against