(in) the middle of; (in) the midst of; (in) the course of; (at) the height of
slow (slightly pejorative); dull; stupid
to hold (in one's hand); to take (into one's hand); to own; to obtain
to be able to reach; to be within one's reach; to be able to afford; to be near (a certain age)
slowly; quietly; steadily; soon; momentarily; before long
poor; pitiable; pathetic; pitiful
because of; owing to; due to
looks (esp. of a woman); features; ability; capability; (public) estimation (esp. of a man); credit
with a whiff; with a puff; suddenly; abruptly; without warning
funny; comical; humorous; ridiculous; silly; absurd
to shade an account; to add something extra
so to speak; so to call it; as it were
self-destruction; ruining oneself; natural decay; perishing naturally
regret; flesh, blood vessels and fat from around chicken heart (usu. served as yakitori)
joint; knuckle; tune; melody; knot (in wood); node in a bamboo stem
dark; gloomy; depressed; dispirited; dark (in colour); dull; ill-boding
notice or order handed down from above; announcement; notification; Edo-period proclamation issued by the shogunate (or a daimyo, etc.) to the concerned parties
bolt from the blue; great surprise
yes; indeed; ha!; what?; huh?; sigh
one's business; reading of scriptures before a (statue of) Buddha; bargain; discount; (arch.) money paid to a prostitute or geisha
tedium; boredom; dullness; to feel bored; to get bored with; to get tired of
store; shop; establishment; restaurant
visit to console someone; giving comfort (to the sick, injured, etc.); expressing condolences (sympathy, concern, etc.); sympathy call
good flavor (flavour); good taste; umami (fifth category of taste in food); skill; cleverness; profit
this is not the time (for that); that's out of the question right now
open seam; seam that has come apart; tear
to get torn; to tear; to rip; to be broken off (of negotiations, etc.); to break down; to collapse
to be embarrassed; to lose face
(not even) an inch; (not even) a little bit; (lit.) one millimeter
to build up; to establish; to form; to become (a state); to accomplish; to achieve; to change into
technique; art; skill; move
counter for jewels in a watch; counter for transistors, diodes, etc. in an electronic product
snatching; stealing; seizure; usurpation
before oneself; in front of one; a bit before reaching (a location); this side (of a location); one's standpoint; one's appearance; skill
confession; acknowledgement; confession of love; professing one's feelings; confession of sins (e.g. the confessional)
unnecessary; not needed; not necessary
advantageous; favourable; better; profitable; lucrative; gainful
to carry; to transport; to come; to go; to wield (a tool, etc.); to use
to plan; to attempt; to plot; to conspire; to aim for; to strive for
taste (in goods, etc.); manners; etiquette; modesty; restraint; knowledge, experience (of the arts, etc.)
outside the country; abroad
securing; obtaining; ensuring; belay; belaying