to be tired of; to be sick of; to get fed up with
to tell; to (try to) persuade; to advise; to warn; to admonish; to reason
to dry (clothes, etc.); to desiccate
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
round; circular; spherical; mellow (flavour, voice, etc.); mild; smooth
article; news story; report; account
to ask a question; to ask questions
barefaced (e.g. lie); shameless; transparent; pure white; very clear
Metropolis (of Tokyo); (Tokyo) Metropolitan District; counter for cities and towns; capital
manner of speaking; verbal argument; objection; protesting a decision (esp. that of a sumo referee); rumor; rumour
with a whiff; with a puff; suddenly; abruptly; without warning
as a matter of fact; to tell the truth
report (of news); reporting; news; information; (media) coverage
to appear on the market; to be in season (e.g. fruit); to circulate widely; to make the rounds; to go around
(following a verb) to be sure to; to do (something) so that ...; to make sure to; to try to
safe and secure; safe and worry-free
guarantee; security; assurance; pledge; warranty
very; considerably; by no means; not readily; middle; half-way point
around there; near there; or thereabouts; or so; such a matter; such a thing
duty; responsibility (incl. supervision of staff); liability; onus
control; management (e.g. of a business)
under (influence, control, conditions, etc. of); during (war, occupation, etc.)
prince; subordinate Kumano shrine
your Highness; his Highness; her Highness
close associate; close aide; brains-truster
prime minister; premier; chancellor
aid; help; assistance; assistant; counselor; counsellor
although I say; although one might say; although called
rest period; intermission; break time; recess
to be free; to be available
together; at the same time; same; identical
one's post; place of work; workplace
special; particular; extraordinary; exceptional; especial