reality; actuality; hard fact
to cherish; to treasure; to prize; to take good care of; to look after
many people; a large number of people
to apply for; to make an application; to propose (marriage); to offer (mediation); to make an overture (of peace); to challenge
tasks; things to do; errand; business (to take care of); affairs; engagement
separate room; another room; special room; (arch.) concubine (of a noble)
to be attached; to be connected with; to remain imprinted; to scar; to bear (fruit, interest, etc.); to be acquired (of a habit, ability, etc.); to increase (of strength, etc.)
at the very beginning of one's speech; the first thing (one) says after opening the mouth
to see through; to see the true nature of something
lovely; dear; beloved; pitiable; pathetic; piteous
soon; shortly; before long; nearly; almost
to anyone; to everyone; by anyone; by everyone; in everyone; in anyone
to put on (of clothing); (lit.) to put (arms) through sleeves
won't; hasn't; isn't; won't you
mirror; looking-glass; barrel head; page added at the beginning of a document mentioning its purpose, date, author, etc.; mirror-shaped mochi
everyday clothes; ordinary clothes; casual wear; informal dress
high class; high grade; high rank; seniority
ridge (of roof); back of a sword; counter for buildings, apartments, etc.
discussion; talk; tête-à-tête; conference
direct; immediate; personal; firsthand
(one's) superior; (one's) boss; the higher-ups
from the beginning; from the first; all along; of course
intentionally; deliberately; designedly; especially; particularly
to draw (water); to scoop up; to dip up; to understand (someone's feelings, etc.); to grasp; to surmise
to obey respectfully; to humble oneself; to sit straight (upright, respectfully, attentively)
valuation; appraisal; evaluation; appreciation; recognition; acknowledgement
the way one works; one's working manner
to play a leading role; to play a central part
degree of relative priority
the point of ...; the place where ...; a place called ...; places known as ...; I would say ...; ... is how I'd put it
one by one; in detail; minutely
engaging in (work); pursuing (e.g. studies); following (a profession); being involved in
business; affairs; duties; work; procedure; task
rising (from one's bed); getting up; getting out of bed
going to bed; retiring (for the night)
assistance; support; subsidy; supplement; auxiliary; subsidiary
necessary; needed; essential; necessity; need; requirement
being very busy; busyness
irregularity; unsteadiness; disorderly
exactly; precisely; closely; tightly; properly; without fail
somewhat larger (amount); quite a lot; a little more (than usual); a little extra
to have something (likely) come to mind; to be reminded of something; to understand a point
seeing through (a trick, someone's mind, etc.)