to finish; to stop; to close (a business, etc.); to close down; to put away; to put back
to be pretentious; to put on airs; to show off
loungewear; comfortable clothing worn at home
passing through (a tunnel, station, town, etc.); passing by (e.g. of a typhoon); passage (of a bill, e.g. through parliament); carriage; passing (an examination, inspection, etc.); clearing
decisive battle; deciding match; play-off
salaried; paid; with pay; paid vacation; paid holiday; paid leave
to take off; to jump; to take the plunge; to decide; to step out of the ring
to spoil someone's start; to kill someone's enthusiasm; to take the wind out of someone's sails
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; I feel regretful; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
working adult; full-fledged member of society
and yet; though; when; in spite of
to think (something) is improper; to question; to have a problem with
all day long; all the day; throughout the day
around here; hereabouts; (around) this point; about now
to scold; to chide; to rebuke; to reprimand
falling in love; attachment
to invite; to ask; to beckon; to wave someone in; to call in; to send for
for generations; from generation to generation; generation after generation; through the ages
bad at romance; awkward in relationships
this and that; this or that; one thing or another; around; about; round about
near; neighbourhood; nearly (e.g. "it took nearly one year"); close to; shortly; soon
love; attachment; tender emotions; falling in love
sermon; preaching; homily; remonstration; scolding; lecturing
clear as day; plain as day; patently obvious; (lit.) clearer than watching a fire
in a sense; in some way; to an extent
leader; pioneer; guide; leader (in Shugendō)
advice; counsel; suggestion; tip; hint
to grant; to give; to confer; to teach; to instruct; to impart (knowledge)
subordinate; secondary; junior; incidental
to lend an ear; to hearken; to give an ear to; to listen carefully
concise; brief; succinct; compact (style)
established fact; fait accompli
no; nay; disagreement; objection; disapproval
family; relatives; dependents; household
all kinds of things; various things; large number of people
completion; conclusion; perfect (tense)
wonderful; splendid; magnificent; exceeding; incredible; remarkable
thanks; gratitude; appreciation; thankfulness
friendship; (on) familiar terms; intimacy; kindness; goodwill
to carry; to transport; to come; to go; to use (a brush, chopsticks, etc.); to move