revival (of an old system, custom, fashion, etc.); restoration; return; resurrection; rebirth
more than usual (usu. time)
somewhat strong; fairly strong; fairly firm
resentment; grudge; malice; matter for regret; regret
cute; adorable; dear; precious; innocent; childlike
not at all; don't worry about it; forget about it
terrific; staggering; tremendous; frightful; ghastly; horrific
to invite; to ask; to beckon; to wave someone in; to call in; to send for
extermination; elimination; renouncing worldly desires (in order to concentrate on Buddhist teachings); curing (an illness)
mention (in a document); record; entry; statement; listing
usual; ordinary; normal; regular; general; common
periodic; regular; routine
as a matter of fact; to tell the truth
to enter; to go into; to meddle (in); to interfere (in); to go deeply (into an issue); to delve deeper (into)
castle town; city in Japan that developed around the castle of a feudal lord
often; frequently; now and then; occasionally
no change; no difference; no unusual events; no accidents; no incidents
trade; business; commerce; occupation; calling; profession
to make noise; to make racket; to rustle; to swoosh; to make merry; to clamor; to clamour
to lose one's senses; to go mad; to go off the rails; to fool around; to mess around; to lark about
et cetera; etc.; and the like; and so forth
certain; some kind of; some sort of; of sorts
killing time; keeping oneself occupied; time killer; wasting time; waste of time
to be able to manage somehow or other
(one's) older brother; lad; sonny
sufferings; ordeals; agony; Passion (of Christ); crucifixion
to remove; to get rid of; to exclude; to except; to kill (a traitor, opponent, etc.)
eldest son (may be the only son); first-born son
king; queen; monarch; the Crown (as a focus of authority in the UK, etc.); the throne
retirement (from work); leading a quiet life (after retirement); retired person; retiree; surrendering headship of the family (pre-WWII)
large; big; older; senior; final; ultimate
boss; leader; kingpin; chief; head (e.g. of a crime syndicate)
by all means; at all costs; absolutely
(slowly and) carefully; without haste; thoroughly; deliberately; closely; meticulously
careful; cautious; prudent; discreet; deliberate
polite; courteous; civil; careful; close; thorough
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly