Metropolis (of Tokyo); (Tokyo) Metropolitan District; counter for cities and towns; capital
head; chief; chairman; governor; top seat; first desk (in orchestra)
noted family; noble family; prestigious school, organization, business, etc.
tomfoolery; monkey business
to do with enthusiasm; to be excited to do; to throw oneself into
application; request; petition
operation (of a machine, etc.); operating; driving; working (capital, etc.)
kernel; core; nucleus; center; centre
custody; detention; confinement
casualties; the killed and wounded
to change sides; to double-cross; to betray; to roll over (in bed); to turn over
to get complicated; to grow worse; to turn sour
person obsessed with thoughts of sex
creative work (e.g. artistic, literary)
reading; reading (of a kanji, esp. kun reading); reading (e.g. of a situation); insight
cum (e.g. bedroom-cum-study); holding both roles (e.g. Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs); and; in addition; concurrently; at the same time
side job; sideline; subsidiary business
to go out; to go around; to walk about; to roam
to be deeply impressed; to take to heart; to engrave on one's heart; to bear in mind; (lit.) to engrave in one's liver
every evening; night after night
screw; key (of a clock, watch, etc.); spring (of a clock, watch, etc.)
unwritten law; common law; unwritten rule
double-edged; double-edged blade
north; the North; northern territories; North Korea; (arch.) north wind
neighbouring country; neighboring country; adjacent country
unsuitable; inappropriate; improper
to manage; to control; to supervise; to crack down on; to keep under strict control; to enforce
to put in; to place inside; to be enthusiastic; to be engrossed; to be in high spirits; to be excited
to cross one's mind; to occur to one
to become familiar with and cherish; to get to know and love
stage assistant dressed in black (in kabuki); stagehand; prompter; behind-the-scenes supporter; string-puller
calm; serene; tranquil; peaceful
journey; course; itinerary; stroke (of a piston); throw (of a switch)
each time; always; often; thank you for your continued patronage
smallish; on the small side
divine generals who protect pilgrims, etc.