to play (games, sports); to enjoy oneself; to mess about (with alcohol, gambling, philandery, etc.); to be idle; to do nothing; to meet up (with friends); to hang out
visit to a shrine or temple; paying homage at a shrine or temple
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
because ...; for ...; the reason being ...; as for ...; when it comes to ...; regarding ...
great; excellent; very troublesome; awful; tiring; tough
arrogance; insolence; disrespect
manner of speaking; verbal argument; objection; protesting a decision (esp. that of a sumo referee); rumor; rumour
way of saying (something); way of putting it; wording; phrasing; language; expression
number one; first; best; most; game; round
precise; accurate; appropriate; exactly the right
to feel (as if); to have a feeling (that); to have a hunch (that); to feel like doing; to want to do
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
possibly; apparently; (seem) likely; somehow or other; with difficulty; barely
to like; to be pleased with; to be delighted with; to take a liking to; to suit one's fancy
that being the case; because of ...; the reason is ...; given that ...
once; one time; temporarily; for a moment; one degree; one tone
rate; ratio; comparatively; contrary to expectations
one shō bottle (1.8 litres)
to take along; to hold in the hand; to hang (e.g. from the shoulder or waist)
to face; to go towards; to head towards
time; hour; occasion; case; chance; opportunity
lodging; inn; house; home; home of a servant's parents (or guarantor, etc.)
cram school; private tutoring school
trace; tracks; site; remains; scar
ruins (of a building, town, etc.); remains
January; first month of the lunar calendar
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather; (not) easily
whim; caprice; whimsy; fickle; moody; uneven temper
place; location; room; space; basho; wrestling tournament
to visit; to call on; to arrive (season, time, situation, etc.); to come; (arch.) to make a sound; (arch.) to send a letter
but then; although; though; reasonable; natural; just
itself; one's own body; oneself; originally; naturally
to be lost (e.g. luggage); to be missing; to be used up; to be run out; to disappear (e.g. pain); to be lost (e.g. a dream, confidence)
purpose; goal; aim; objective; intention
related to; in relation to; as far as ... is concerned
remainder; remnant; (not) very; (not) much; too much; excessively
satisfying; pleasing; gratifying
interesting; fascinating; amusing; funny; enjoyable; fun
coincidence; chance; by chance; unexpectedly; contingency
vacant land; unoccupied ground; empty lot