although; despite; whereas; while; if only; I wish
deplorable; regrettable; disappointing; vexing; unfortunate
news; word; tidings; omen
to make war (on); to wage war (against); to compete (against); to struggle (against adversities, etc.); to fight
which way; which direction; which one (esp. of two alternatives); who
to stop; to turn off; to park; to prevent; to suppress (a cough); to stop (someone from doing something); to dissuade
why?; what for?; how?; by what means?
honorific/polite/humble prefix
at once; immediately; right away; directly (face, lead to, etc.); automatically (mean, result in, etc.)
to face; to go towards; to head towards
comprehension; consent; understanding; OK; roger (on two-way radio)
battle; fight; war; struggle; conflict
to make sure of; to assure oneself of; to see with one's own eyes; to ascertain
the expectation is that ...; the reason is that ...; the fact is that ...; the explanation is that ...; it is that ...
by all means; at any cost; whether (one is) willing or not; willingly or unwillingly; on no account; by no means
endorsing and questioning the preceding statement; lamenting reflections on the preceding statement
a little; some; somewhat; amount; quantity; number
to hold (in one's hand); to take; to possess; to have; to maintain; to keep; to last
but; however; (and) yet; nevertheless; still; for all that
true; real; genuine; proper; utter
appropriate; adequate; suitable; fitting; worthy
I; me; self-centered man; egotistical man; pompous man
seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity
to compete with; to argue with; to quarrel
war or military record; score; military achievements; results
father (esp. used in samurai families prior to the Meiji period)
sword (esp. a large, double-edged one); blade; bayonet; swordsmanship; stinger; ovipositor
due form; official; formality
ceremony; rite; ritual; service
to conform to; to be in accordance with; to follow (rule, tradition, example, etc.)
last drink (of sake); last glass; last cup
that's the way it is; yes; is that so?; is it?
it seems; I think; I guess; right?; don't you agree?
to apply for; to make an application; to propose (marriage); to offer (mediation); to make an overture (of peace); to challenge
knowledge; awareness; consent; acceptance; forgiving; pardoning
of course; certainly; naturally
measuring by feel; adjusting by feel; doing by feel; adapting to the situation (one's strength, strictness, etc.); making allowances; using discretion
ancestor; forefather; foremother
what one desires; what one hopes for; suits me well; could ask for nothing better; bring it on
to receive; to get; to catch (e.g. a ball); to be struck by (wind, waves, sunlight, etc.); to sustain (damage); to incur (a loss); to undergo (e.g. surgery)