rational; logical; coherent
to make time; to carve out some time (to do something)
lord; nobleman; daimyo; dignitary; master
bid rigging; collusion (on contract bidding); (illegal) price-fixing agreement; consultation; discussion; conference
regular; normal; formal; legal; established; legitimate
agreement; stipulation; article; clause
trivial; trifling; insignificant; stupid; nonsensical; absurd
with a sudden rush; in a mad rush; all at once
dried bear's gallbladder (used as a medicine)
to sit silently (and submissively) at a meeting
kasaya; monk's stole; wearing an article of clothing in the same manner as a kasaya (i.e. draped over one shoulder)
prosperity; flourishing; success
non-support; disapproval (e.g. in an opinion poll)
Japanese sword (usu. single-edged and curved); Japanese bladed weapon
to hack; to chop (firewood, meat, etc.); to chop off (e.g. a head)
taste for the simple and quiet; rustic simplicity; austere refinement; enjoyment of a quiet life
to maintain one's honor as a man; to save face (as a man); to have one's honor upheld
to proceed in a logical manner; to go through the proper channels
what is to be done?; what should (I) do?; what (am I) to do?
for crying out loud!; for chrissakes!; denotes shock at ignorance
what kind of; what sort of; what; how; in what way
compromise; cross; blending; eclecticism
(in the) presence (of); in front (of); before (someone)
low tone; bass; low voice
to lend an ear (to); to hear out; to listen to
advocate; proponent; supporter
to show understanding; to appreciate; to be positive about
reference; example; inquiry (about a product, business deal, etc.); enquiry; being summoned to appear to court; witness
prescription bag; pharmacy bag; small bottle for carrying gunpowder
to save one's face; to maintain one's status
to nod one's head; to nod yes; to agree
to feel chilly; to be afraid; to be frightened; to be nervous
cold reception; inhospitality
another day; some other day
big thanks; great gratitude
(very) fortunate person; lucky fellow; fortune's favourite
touching a wrong card (in karuta); buzzing too early (in a quiz); making a mistress of a servant; mistress (who is one's servant); foul (comp. karuta); touching a card which is not in the same territory as the correct card
lineage; pedigree; family line; birth
situation where alcohol is being served; (over) a drink