to set free; to let go; to release; to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to let get away
to contain; to comprise; to hold in the mouth; to bear in mind; to understand; to express (emotion, etc.)
several (objects, usu. from two to six)
carelessness; inattention; thoughtlessness
to bend down; to bow down; to prostrate oneself; to hide oneself
to lie; to cheat; to pretend; to trick; to deceive
duty; function; office; mission; task
to take (seat, position, course, office, etc.); to assume; to ascend (the throne); to accede; to start (on a journey); to commence
Imperial Palace; Imperial Court
to pollute; to contaminate; to soil; to disgrace; to dishonour; to dishonor
valid; proper; right; appropriate; reasonable
salary reduction; salary cut
literally; to the letter; literal
to drag along; to pull; to force someone along; to prolong; to drag out; to influence strongly
to keep away; to keep at a distance
coincidence; agreement; conformity; consistency; cooperation
to grant (a wish); to accede; to comply with; to heed
behind closed doors; behind-the-scenes; (under the veil of) secrecy
but then; although; though; reasonable; natural; just
to make a decision; to draw a conclusion; to give a judgement; to hand down a verdict; to let go down; to lower; to do oneself
dismissal (from a position); discharge
complete; whole; perfect; safe
conversion; diversion; changeover; commutation; switchover
to plan; to attempt; to plot; to conspire; to aim for; to strive for
to exceed (esp. figures: profits, unemployment rate, etc.); to surpass; to be more than; to be better than
powerful person; influential person
to work (for); to be employed (at); to serve (as); to act (as); to conduct a religious service
person; character; one's character; one's personality; able person; talented person
self-control; self-restraint
statement; remark; observation; utterance; speech; proposal
big; large; drastic; full-width cloth (approx. 72 cm wide for traditional Japanese clothing; approx. 140 cm wide for Western clothing)
order; turn; sorting; obedient; docile; submissive
evening; night; nighttime
learning by ear; memory of having heard something before
late at night; small hours of the morning
selection (esp. from many people for an important job position); exceptional promotion
turning another away at the gate or front door; refusing to receive a caller
to draw (attention, sympathy, etc.); to attract (e.g. interest)
to dress (oneself in); to attire oneself in; to adorn; to pretend; to feign; to affect
presentiment; premonition; hunch; to have a premonition; to have a hunch