excuse me; pardon me; I'm sorry; thank you
about to start out; just about to leave or go out; outing; trip
(something) has never occurred; to have never done (something); such a thing has not happened; never happens; there is never a time when
business trip; official trip
a long time (since the last time); first in a long time
to make merry; to frolic; to be in high spirits
relaxed; familiar; easy to access; friendly
(one's) superior; (one's) boss; the higher-ups
to aim at (for, to do, to become); to try for; to have an eye on; to go toward; to head for
minute; detailed; careful; scrupulous; thorough
presentation (of documents); submission (of an application, report, etc.); production (e.g. of evidence); introduction (e.g. of a bill); filing; turning in
to give directions; to issue instructions
to nod; to bow one's head in assent; to agree
to increase; to add to; to augment
export; exportation; efferent
cheap; inexpensive; calm; peaceful; quiet
import; importation; introduction; afferent
your Highness; his Highness; her Highness
honorific/polite/humble prefix; honorific suffix
congratulation; congratulations; celebration; congratulatory gift; present
to say; to tell; to state; to do
third day of the month; three days
showy; loud; gay; flashy; gaudy
neighboring country; neighbouring country; provinces close to Kyoto (under ritsuryo system)
people; (all) persons; you (usu. plural); various
after that; afterwards; thereafter
reception (e.g. wedding); banquet; celebration; party
lineage; stock; descent; strain; blood relationship
name; given name; first name
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
to increase in value; to gain prestige
to give one's name (as); to introduce oneself (as); to claim to be; to call oneself; to reveal oneself (as); to admit to being
tough; hard; determined; strong-minded; strong (e.g. sunlight, alcohol); severe
to state; to express; to mention
thank you for your hard work; I appreciate your efforts
splendid; fine; praiseworthy; creditable; legal; legitimate
party venue; place for a party; banquet hall
to show appreciation for (efforts, esp. by someone of equal or lower status); to thank for; to reward for
to hug someone close; to hold someone tight; to embrace closely