not writing or contacting for a while; neglecting (failing) to write (call, visit, etc.); long silence
gentle; peaceable; amicable; without fuss; simply
in accordance with; according to; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)
(as for (that)) thing; (given (that)) thing; matter; (it is a ...) thing; matter; fact
warp; curvature; bend; curve (of a sword)
to project; to stand out; to jut out; to go somewhere (e.g. for work); to proceed to; to leave for
bloodshed; bloody event; bloody violence
meeting; assembly; association; conjunction
stiff (atmosphere, manner, etc.); cold; unfriendly; thin and bony; scrawny
harmonious; peaceful; congenial; friendly; happy
to be greatly obliged; to be very sorry
(written) invitation; letter of invitation
for some (unspecified) reason
guest room (at a hotel); guest cabin (on a boat); passenger cabin (on a plane); drawing room
fusuma; Japanese sliding screen
four-legged tray for festive food
minority (i.e. being under age); minor; underage person
official; governmental; public (use, matter, forum, etc.); common; being public knowledge; being out in the open
attire; dress; clothes; clothing; costume; garb
waitress (in a ryokan or traditional restaurant); hostess
cheers; bottoms-up; toast; drink (in honor or celebration of someone or something); drinking one's glass dry
to begin (doing); to start (doing)
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
member (esp. of a criminal organization); gang member; gangster; yakuza; crime syndicate member
origin; genesis; opening; start; beginning
interview; audience; meeting; (viewing) party
interpersonal; between individuals
wicked; evil; wastrel; scoundrel; organized crime; yakuza
by your leave; with your permission
mobilization; mobilisation
related to; in relation to
business district; shopping district; bustling street; shopping centre; shopping center; downtown
young person; young people; youth; young employee; young manservant; young follower
in so doing; when you do so; in this regard; on this occasion; some time during that period
to soothe; to calm; to pacify
pair; set of two; pair-oared boat; pair; two of a kind
to withdraw; to leave; to retire; to back down; to give up
to say; to speak; to tell; to be called
civil affairs; civil case