to continue (for a long time); to occur in succession; to come next (e.g. on TV)
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
next (to); adjoining; adjacent; house next door; neighbouring house; next-door neighbour
odour; odor; scent; aura; whiff; smacks of ...
faint; dim; weak; poor; wretched; meagre
to drift; to float; to waft (e.g. a scent); to hang in the air; to be in the air (e.g. a feeling or mood); to wander; to walk around aimlessly
not at all; don't worry about it; forget about it
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
(your) business; (your) concern; (customer's) order; official business (of the government, Imperial Court, etc.); arrest; capture
to take on; to undertake; to take over; to inherit; to guarantee; to vouch for
so what?; what of it?; and?; why do you ask?
to discuss; to talk together
to accept; to receive; to agree
knowledge; awareness; consent; acceptance; forgiving; pardoning
favorite sword; cherished sword
(received) favor, kindness or blessing (favour)
immediate reply; quick answer; ready agreement
remuneration; recompense; reward; toll
just past noon; afternoon
to meet; to meet up; to rendezvous; to join (of roads, rivers, etc.); to flow together
lateness; tardiness; arriving late
just barely; only just; at the very limit; at the last moment
one tenth; one hundredth; one percent; one tenth of a sun; one quarter ryō (an old coin)
a little late; somewhat late; latish; a little slow; somewhat slow
one's youth; early life; one's early days; one's early years
all; altogether; entirely; exactly like; just like; spitting image of
police drama (television); detective drama
iron plate; steel plane; sure thing; certain winner
useless employees (shunted off by a window to pass their remaining time until retirement)
complete; whole; perfect; safe
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
to be careful; to pay attention; to take care
to coax; to cajole; to wheedle; to roll up and put into (something); to bundle up
good bye; I'm off; see you later
premature; untimely (e.g. death); early
to approach; to draw near; to gather (in one place); to come together; to stop by (while on one's way to another place); to drop by; to grow old
as is; as it is; as things are; like this; this way; at this rate
turning another away at the gate or front door; refusing to receive a caller
cold reception; unwelcoming treatment
to hit; to strike; to strike (noon, etc.); to sound (cymbals, etc.); to beat (rhythmically, e.g. pulse, waves, etc.); to move; to impress
to telephone; to make a phone call