to work; to labor; to function; to operate; to commit (e.g. a crime); to perpetrate
how much; something over; and something; however (much); no matter how
although I say; although one might say; although called
to all appearances; no matter how you look at it
I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal
less than ...; smaller ...
to turn one's face; to turn around; to look over one's shoulder
adds force or indicates command
low (rank, degree, value, content, quality, etc.); low (position); close to the ground; short (height); deep (voice); in a low key
hard to understand; incomprehensible; unintelligible
handshake; reconciliation; joining hands; cooperation
to turn one's hand to; to reach out one's hand; to get involved in; to make a move on; to strike; to beat
girl (usu. attractive) with glasses; glasses-wearing girl
to dust; to remove dust; to slap; to hit (with the palm); to use up money
distinction; differentiation; classification
disgrace; discredit; dishonor; dishonour; blot; shame
to serve; to work for; to attend
victory or defeat; match; contest; game
simple; easy; uncomplicated; brief; quick; light
mutually; with each other; reciprocally; together; both
to fight; to exchange blows; to rally
to follow; to pursue; to die right after a loved one; to kill oneself after the death of a loved one; to follow an example set by earlier generations (or one's master, etc.)
to draw; to paint; to depict; to describe; to picture in one's mind; to imagine
shout (of encouragement, etc.); yell (used to time or encourage activity, e.g. "Heave ho!")
spear; lance; javelin; lance; (arch.) jeering
to emboss; to print out; to print; to work out (e.g. policy); to hammer out; to strike (a drum indicating the end of a performance)
creation; generation; formation; derivation
defeat; loss; failing to live up to (one's name, looks, etc.); discount; loss (on a sale)
instant; moment; for an instant
to be settled; to be brought to an end
dumbfounded; overcome with surprise; in blank amazement; in a daze
while; even though; despite
basics; fundamentals; basis; foundation
hallway slippers; indoor shoes
Middle Ages (in Japan esp. the Kamakura and Muromachi periods); medieval times; mediaeval times
to imitate; to copy; to mock; to trace; to forge
unsanitary condition; lack of hygienic care; inattention to hygiene; unhygienic conditions
main cause; primary factor
to accompany; to go hand in hand with; to be consequent upon; to be accompanied by; to bring with; to take with
school education; formal education
system; institution; organization; organisation
wonderful; splendid; magnificent
shoe rack (in an entrance); cupboard (for shoes and clogs)