one by one; one after another; successively
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
as it is; as one likes; because; condition; state
to go under; to pass under; to dive (into or under the water); to evade; to get around; to survive
recommendation; putting in a good word for someone
spare time; free time; time (e.g. time it takes to do something); time off; day off; quitting (one's job); firing someone
diligently; seriously; perfectly; properly; sufficiently; satisfactorily
to take; to pick up; to pass; to hand; to get; to obtain; to adopt (a method, proposal, etc.)
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
lunch; midday meal; food served at a tea party (tea ceremony)
this time; now; next time; another time; recently; lately
to be treated to a meal; to be given a meal
where; what place; how much (long, far); what extent
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
kind, careful, and thorough (of an explanation, advice, etc.); thoughtful and scrupulous
commerce; trade; business
ward; borough; city (in Tokyo); district (e.g. electoral); section; zone (e.g. postal)
centre; center; middle; capital; seat of government
to incline toward; to slant; to lurch; to go down (sun); to wane; to sink
tumult; great noise; clatter; hustle and bustle
calmness; composure; presence of mind; stability; steadiness
time around sunset; early evening
indication; sign; hint; tone (of the market)
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
to hurry; to rush; to hasten; to make something happen sooner
gate; branch of learning based on the teachings of a single master; division; phylum; counter for cannons
outward appearance; exterior appearance; outward show; looks
splendid; fine; praiseworthy; creditable; legal; legitimate
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
to close (e.g. book, eyes, meeting, etc.); to shut
right beside; close to; nearby
gatekeeper; door guard; doorman; concierge; janitor
man; male; masculine gender
something unrelated (to what has been discussed thus far)
don't you think?; indicates question
you; buddy; monarch; ruler; he; she
with these words; while saying
below; down; bottom; beneath; underneath; just after; right after
indeed; really; very; extremely; absolutely; certainly
such ... as; or some such
appearance; (outward) looks; exterior appearance