to make absolutely sure; to make doubly sure
to divide; to separate; to share; to distribute; to distinguish
surrender; submission; capitulation; being defeated (e.g. by a problem); giving up; giving in
(one's) older brother; lad; sonny
resigning to another's will; going along without resistance; doing as another wants
diagonally upward; (going in a) completely unexpected direction (of a story, result, etc.)
Java water dropwort (Oenanthe javanica); Japanese parsley
minimum; lowest; minimal; least
to keep within limits (e.g. spending); to restrain (e.g. emotions); to control; to hold back (e.g. an enemy); to check; to curb
from the standpoint of; as a matter of (e.g. fact); aboard (a ship or vehicle); on top of; first volume (e.g. book); superior quality; best
he; she; that person; (arch.) you
all; altogether; entirely; exactly like; just like; spitting image of
to get fed up with; to get sick of; to become disgusted with
to yearn for; to long for; to follow (someone); to idolize (for virtue, learning, status, etc.)
to compare (something) to; to liken; to speak figuratively; to use a simile; to use a metaphor
one's favorite mistress; one's favourite mistress
rebellious phase; rebellious age
to become sulky; to become irresponsible (due to disgruntlement)
to keep a promise; to keep one's word
no matter what; whatever happens; in any situation; rain or shine
to make a mess; to perpetrate; to do; to finish up; to be guilty of
destination; whereabouts; future; prospects
direction; district; area; field (e.g. of study); sphere; quarter
messenger; envoy; emissary
customer; client; client company; business connection; trade partner
House of Representatives (lower house of the National Diet of Japan)
through; throughout; through (the good offices of); by way of
good-natured person; good person; (one's) lover; boyfriend; girlfriend
intricate workmanship; delicate handiwork; cheap trick; petty trick; obvious stratagem
you're welcome; don't mention it; not at all; my pleasure
to manage something successfully; to be successful
lively; full of spirit; energetic; healthy; well; fit
to hold (in one's hand); to take (into one's hand); to own; to obtain
due form; official; formality