or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
Minister of the Right (official in Nara and Heian periods)
originally; primarily; essentially; intrinsically; proper; rightful
matter; affair; counter for (received) emails, text messages, voicemail messages, etc.; counter for accounts (on a website, email service, etc.)
this way; this direction; here; this (one); I; me
fault; error; going poorly; being disadvantageous; un-; non-
personal use; private use; private business; personal business
sword (esp. a large, double-edged one); blade; bayonet; swordsmanship; stinger; ovipositor
to apologize; to apologise
to mind (negative nuance); to care about; to worry; to pay undue (amount of) attention to (something)
principal occupation; main job; professional; an expert; I (of a government official, etc.); me
arrest; apprehension; capture
precise; accurate; appropriate; exactly the right
vital part (of the body); tender spot; key point; essential point; male crotch (as a target in fighting)
thrust; stab; tsuki; thrust to the throat (in kendo); tsuki; thrust to the chest
to talk; to chat; to chatter
cold (to the touch); chilly; icy; (emotionally) cold; coldhearted; unfeeling
(in a) long time; long time (ago); while (ago); long ago; long while (ago); (in a) long while
another meeting; meeting again; reunion
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
betrayer; traitor; turncoat; informer
to collude (with); to conspire (with); to make friends with; to get along well with; to become intimate (with opposite sex); to establish a secret liaison (with)
not feeling like doing ...; having no mind to ...; being in no mood for ...; having no intention of ...
to return; to come home; to leave; to get home; to get to home plate
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
to nod one's head; to nod yes; to agree
to join hands together; to join forces; to collaborate
separation; farewell; parting
nth generation; nth (person to occupy a position, e.g. president)
same; similar; (just) like; equal
revival (e.g. musical); come-back; restoration; rebirth; resurrection
in front (of); before (e.g. a building); before; earlier; (the) front; frontal part; forward
to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe