side (of something, or taking someone's side); part; (watch) case
bookshelves; bookshelf; bookcase
in addition to that; furthermore; moreover; by; with
which (of three or more); well; now; c'mon
to ask; to inquire; to blame (someone) for; to accuse of; to care about; to regard as important
prior; beforehand; in advance; before the fact; ex ante
to knock together; to strike against each other; to clash; to arrange (e.g. a meeting); to discuss (in advance); to coordinate
marriage proposal; marriage talks
to ask for; to apply for; to make an application for; to file a request for; to submit (e.g. one's resignation)
forming a familial relationship (through adoption, marriage, etc.); adoption
to stand (something) up; to put upright; to thrust into; to bury into; to make (a noise); to let out; to raise (a cloud of dust, smoke, etc.)
superior; excellent; brilliant; outstanding
just (e.g. "just wait here"); come now; tolerably; passably; well ...; I think ...
I wonder; should I?; is it?; I wish that; I hope that
-like; sort of; similar to; resembling
to spread; to extend; to unfold; to open; to scatter about; to spread around
to sit (down); to have a seat; to be seated; to assume (a position); to take on (a duty); to occupy (a post)
to urge; to encourage; to press; to stimulate (e.g. growth); to hasten (e.g. development); to quicken
vigilance; caution; alertness; precaution; being on guard
opposite side; other side; other party
to have an eye on; to zero in on
betterment; improvement; kaizen (Japanese business philosophy of continuous improvement)
one part; one portion; one section; one copy (of a book); (one) complete set (of books)
account book; register; ledger
then; and (then); in that case; if so
pleasant; delightful; enjoyable; joyful; cheerful; amusing
only; merely; but; no more than
flow (of a fluid or gas); stream; flow (of people, things); passage (of time); course (of events); (step-by-step) procedure; group of people who remain together after the end of an event
investiture of the Crown Prince
condition; term; requirement; qualification; prerequisite
forcibly; by force; against one's will
that is to say; that is; in short; in brief; clogging; obstruction; shrinkage
status elevation; upgrading; promotion
by all rights; properly speaking; legally speaking
to be silent; to say nothing
come (on); come now; all right; right; well; hmm
unhappiness; sorrow; misfortune; death (usu. of a relative); bereavement