brood; stud; stock; breeding
frequency; number of times; incidence; degree (e.g. temperature); strength (e.g. alcohol, lens, etc.)
human rights; civil liberties
to say goodbye; to bid farewell
self-determination; suicide
the more I think about it; the more one thinks about it
to get deeper in debt; to pile up debts
Japanese children's game; preliminary test to eliminate weak contenders
human intellect; knowledge
and so; therefore; for that reason
not worth doing; waste of effort
... the heck (e.g. "what the heck?"); ... in the world (e.g. "why in the world?"); ... on earth (e.g. "who on earth?")
to be full of pride; to be boastful
examination paper; examination script; answer sheet; answer (to an exam question)
I think (something) won't (something); probably (something) isn't (something)
blue; azure; green; pale; gray; unripe
in name only; titular; nominal
conformity; compatibility; adaptability; congruity; congruence
although at this late hour; now, although it is too late; afresh; anew; again
to knead; to thicken into a paste (stirring over a flame); to polish (a plan, etc.); to refine; to train; to drill; to tan (leather)
one's own judgement (judgment); decision made without consulting others; arbitrary decision; dogmatism
to turn the rudder of a ship; to change direction (of policy, etc.)
wholly (due to); entirely; solely; earnestly; intently; sincerely
convenience; accommodation; advantage; benefit; expediency
preferential treatment; privilege; favor; benefit; incentive
even if I say so myself; for me (to do such a thing)
nice; good; well-executed
need; want; necessity; costs; expenses
capital (esp. Kyoto, Japan's former capital); seat of government; capital (of music, fashion, etc.); city (e.g. of light); location of the Imperial Palace
beyond one's means or position
important matter (for discussion (deliberations))
by the way; meanwhile; on the other hand
good fortune; happiness; blessing; good luck
custom; convention; tradition; mores; conventional practice
poverty-stricken; destitute; poor; penurious
exclusive; exclusionary; restrictive; clannish
to share (someone's) good luck; to follow (someone's) example; to enjoy the same benefits (of someone or something); to be named after
to be confused; to be in disorder; to be chaotic; to have troubles; to be in a dispute; to argue
formality; social rules; social status; social standing; (arch.) amendments and enforcement regulations (of the ritsuryo)
to cover (with something); to put on (e.g. on someone else's head); to plate something (with a metal); to pour or dash a liquid (on something); to charge (a person with a guilt)
to be a point of honor; to affect someone's good name
outsider's perspective; as seen by an observer