it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that...
to be bulky; to be unwieldy; to grow voluminous
division of labour; division of labor; splitting into groups (e.g. to search)
to read the situation; to sense the mood
free action; free activity; acting at one's own discretion; taking one's own course; free hand; independent action
unnecessary; not needed; not necessary
gate; branch of learning based on the teachings of a single master; division; phylum; counter for cannons
to be shut; to close; to be locked; to tighten; to be tightened; to become sober
to go in the direction of; to proceed toward; to become; to face (facts, circumstances, etc.); (arch.) to abide by; (arch.) to agree to
articles; supplies; parts
saucepan; pot; stew; hot pot
standard item; usual thing; (a) classic; basic item (with stable demand); staple goods
elevation (of spirits); raising (of morale); uplift; upsurge
poor (living); barely continuing; just scraping along; very narrow
chopping board; cutting board
stand; rack; support; holder; counter for machines, incl. vehicles; setting (e.g. in jewellery); level (e.g. price level)
to take in one's hand; to pick up; to obtain
once; for a short time; briefly; (arch.) one morning
reservation; putting on hold; deferment
proficient; skillful; enjoying; satisfaction; satiation
walking; strolling; roaming; wandering; exploring
weekday; ordinary days (i.e. non-holiday); kanji radical 73
notebook; memo pad; certificate; identification card
close examination; careful investigation; investigation of a crime; inquiry into someone's guilt; winner (of the most rounds, i.e. a full game); (arch.) reciting and appreciating traditional poetry
office worker; company employee; company man; salaryman (stereotypical Japanese office worker)
handicraft; work; construction; maneuvering; manoeuvering
to choose (a thing) at one's own discretion; to use one's discretion in choosing
craftsman; artisan; tradesman; worker; workman
style; way; shape; form; appearance; state
loitering; hanging around; wandering around
putting that aside; that said; apart from that; anyway; be that as it may
for (e.g. "she dances well for an eight-year old"); considering it's (something or someone)
consideration; examination; investigation; study; scrutiny; discussion
checking answers (e.g. to homework problems); verifying one's answers
seducer; smooth talker; picking up women; hitting on women; moderate party; moderate
from the best to the worst; from top to bottom; of every kind; all sorts
to be able to reach; to be within one's reach; to be able to afford; to be near (a certain age)