firm promise; definite promise
poor; pitiful; piteous; pitiable
to talk about; to speak of; to recite; to chant; to indicate; to show
inheritance dispute; succession dispute
outbreak (e.g. of war); outburst; sudden occurrence
now (while the time is ripe); while one still can
to employ; to hire; to charter
all out; like hell; like crazy; desperately; (lit.) expecting to die
clear; clearing (a bar, hurdle, etc.); overcoming; getting through; clearing (the ball); clearing (e.g. a checked box)
even so; however; still; whereupon; even though; nevertheless
one o'clock; once; at one time; for a time; for a while; a time
disappearance; running away; going missing; absconding
indescribable; having no way to express
information; experience; observation; seeing and hearing
at any rate; in any case; at the very least; if nothing else
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)
marriage ceremony; wedding; nuptials
equation; formula; ceremony; style; (arch.) enforcement regulations (of the ritsuryo)
(Confucian) temple; church; sanctuary
quiet (place); still; silent; inconspicuously; modestly; quietly
to celebrate; to congratulate; to present (a gift) in celebration; to drink in celebration; to wish for (a happy future, good fortune, etc.); to pray for
unnecessary; not needed; not necessary
to be present (esp. during a birth); to be witness to
in the confusion of the moment; taking advantage of the confused state of affairs
great; grand; extensive; large-scale
wife; (arch.) my dear; (arch.) dear; garnish (esp. one served with sashimi); embellishment
soon; shortly; nearly; almost
marriage of an Imperial princess to a subject
sorry; apologetic; remorseful
surely; clearly; without a doubt; in all probability; no matter how one slices it; no matter how one looks at it
preface; introduction; preamble
to be given the cold shoulder; to be jilted; to be rejected; to be dumped
to trick; to cheat; to deceive; to coax; to wheedle; to soothe and humor (humour)
advice; counsel; suggestion; tip; hint
title (e.g. Doctor, Professor, Lord); job title; position (in a company); degree; status; rank
throne; crown; government position; court rank; social standing; rank; grade (of quality, etc.)
management; administration; operation; running (business); conducting
practice (in the field); training (esp. practical and hands-on); practical exercise; drill
aid; help; assistance; assistant; counselor; counsellor