is it?; isn't it?; be; is
to be exhausted; to be worn out
speaking of ...; when it comes to ...; as for ...; if one were to say ...
duty; responsibility (incl. supervision of staff); liability; onus
frantic; frenetic; inevitable death; brinkmate (inevitable checkmate)
to carry; to transport; to come; to go; to wield (a tool, etc.); to use
to interrupt (with frivolous remarks, silly jokes, etc.); to butt in; to make teasing remarks
irritation; annoyance; frustration
to cut up; to cleave; to spare (time, money, etc.); to use part of something; (arch.) to have a tattoo in the corner of one's eye
stamina; endurance; physical strength; strength of an organization (e.g. profitability, productivity, economic clout, stability, growth potential)
to remain; to be left over; to be in excess; to be too many
to carry; to bring (to a place)
way one walks; one's walk
(a) little; somewhat; somehow
cause of offense; cause of offence; annoyance; spasms; convulsions; cramps
at any cost; at any price; at any expense
to talk; to chat; to chatter
suddenly; casually; accidentally; incidentally; unexpectedly; unintentionally
to cross one's mind; to be reminded
to wake (someone) up (by calling for them); to awaken; to call (to mind); to bring back (memories); to evoke
this world; this life; world of the living
to be born; to come into this world
first; foremost; most important; best; greatest; above all
older brother; elder brother
literary and military arts; the pen and the sword
future (usually near); prospects
expectation; anticipation; hope; promising; rising; up-and-coming
thick; deep; kind; cordial; abundant
respect; esteem; reverence; honour; honor
younger brother; little brother; brother-in-law (spouse's younger brother or younger sister's husband); (arch.) pupil; (arch.) apprentice
appropriate; adequate; suitable; fitting; worthy
a matter of course; what is to be expected; par for the course
while; during; performed in this condition
father (esp. used in samurai families prior to the Meiji period)
splendid; fine; praiseworthy; creditable; legal; legitimate
man; male; fellow; guy; male lover; boyfriend
country; state; region; national government; central government; home (i.e. hometown, home country); (arch.) province (of Japan)
great; grand; magnificent; outstanding; mighty
king; queen; monarch; the Crown (as a focus of authority in the UK, etc.); the throne
(mental) attitude; way of thinking; attention; care; prudence; intention