to compare; to make a comparison; to compete; to vie
young person; servant; errand boy in a samurai family; person of lowly status
that is so; that is right; it looks to me; people say that; it is said that; I hear that
the five elements (in Japanese philosophy: earth, water, fire, wind and void); five great wisdom kings
pillar; post; support; prop; counter for buddhas, gods, nobles, etc.
to disappear (of people or animals); to go (away); to leave; to no longer exist
to go to ruin; to go under; to fall; to be destroyed; to die out; to become extinct
(your) words; what you say; what you have said; a few words (of welcome, advice, etc.)
to behave like a spoiled child; to fawn on; to take advantage of; to presume upon (e.g. another's benevolence); to depend on
don't you think?; indicates question
what!; oh; what the heck; what the; damn
suffix for familiar person
sweetly (smiling); broadly (grinning)
to laugh; to smile; to sneer; to ridicule; to be dumbfounded; to be flabbergasted
surplus; margin; leeway; composure; placidity; complacency
amount necessary to fill a container (e.g. cupful, spoonful, etc.); drink (usu. alcoholic); full; one squid, octopus, crab, etc.; one boat; fully; to capacity
tightly (holding on); firmly; strongly (built); solidly; properly; well
to respond; to answer; to meet (e.g. demands, expectations); to affect; to take a toll; to strike home
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
in terms of both ... and ...; from the perspective of ... as well as ...; whether it be ... or ...
to do for (the sake of someone else)
to make a mistake; to be incorrect; to be mistaken
man; male; fellow; guy; male lover; boyfriend
declaration; proclamation; announcement
instant; moment; for an instant
as usual; as always; as before; as ever; still
with a friendly grin; smilingly
as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly
grimoire; manual of black magic; book of magic and spells
to search for; to look for; to hunt for; to search (a house, pocket, etc.); to search through; to rummage in (e.g. a drawer)
contents; content; substance; matter; detail; import
to ask; to inquire; to blame (someone) for; to accuse of; to care about; to regard as important
anyhow; at any rate; anyway; somehow or other; generally speaking; in any case
calm; quiet; gentle; moderate; reasonable; amicable
dangerous; unsettled; troubled; disturbed; insecure
order (for an item); request; demand; condition
to start; to begin; to start up (a business, society, etc.); to open (e.g. a store); to start ...; to begin to ...
to teach; to instruct; to tell; to inform; to preach
where ... is concerned; when it becomes; if it becomes
question (e.g. on a test); problem; problem (e.g. societal, political); question; question (i.e. doubt); public discussion
also; too; not ... either; (it's not possible) no matter what; although one might wish otherwise