since then; from that time; ever since
average; mean; balance; equilibrium
Jon; John; Gjon; Jonathan
to play a part; to get involved; to take a share; to share the burden
establishment; founding; incorporation (of a business)
first generation; founder
close friend; bosom friend; buddy; crony; chum
attractive to men; in a style (appearance, look, etc.) that men fall for; amorous woman
to make a success in life
tall figure; high stature
(idle) curiosity; fancifulness; whimsy; (having) strange tastes
platoon commander; section commander
unrequited love; one-sided love
to take a view or perspective; to regard as; to consider to be
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
to associate with; to keep company with; to go out with; to go along with; to follow someone's lead; to accompany someone
fan; enthusiast; lover (of); fan (e.g. electric)
background character (in a manga, anime, etc.); mob (in a video game); non-player character; NPC
to rise (suddenly) in the world (to a higher position)
to have; to possess; to own; to be endowed with
famous; well-known; renowned; your name
to emboss; to print out; to print; to work out (e.g. policy); to hammer out; to strike (a drum indicating the end of a performance)
local governor (Edo period); local magistrate; bailiff; deputy official (middle ages); acting administrator
handing down (information); legend; tradition; folklore; transmission
same period; corresponding period; same year (of graduation, entering a company, etc.); contemporary; synchronization; synchronism
to turn over a new leaf; to mend one's ways; to reform
insight; power of observation
cleaning; clean-up; garbage collection; scavenging
major dealer; wealthy merchant
flight from one's country; seeking asylum; defection; emigration (for political reasons); (going into) exile; becoming a (political) refugee
setting up a stall or booth (bazaar, festival); opening a branch office; opening a store
birth; birthplace; born in (country, month, imperial era, zodiac year, etc.)
often; frequently; now and then; occasionally
to turn up; to make an appearance; to put in an appearance; to drop by
fate; destiny; predestination