to strain or exert oneself; to go all out
even if; no matter (what); if; though; although; supposing
tiny amount of money; a penny; one letter; one character; one mon (unit of currency)
to do (a person) good; to bring profit
to be able (in a position) to do; to be up to the task; to be ready; to be completed; to be made; to be built; to be good at
human being; human; person; character (of a person)
to do; to undertake; to send; to dispatch; to put; to move; to give (esp. to someone of equal or lower status)
crime; sin; penalty; sentence; fault; responsibility
isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...
to; for; from the standpoint of; as far as ... is concerned
country; state; region; national government; central government; home (i.e. hometown, home country); (arch.) province (of Japan)
unknown; obscure; insignificant
one person; being alone; being by oneself; being single; being unmarried; by oneself
moreover; furthermore; nevertheless; and yet
to desire; to wish; to beg; to request; to have something done for oneself
at this stage; at this point; now (contrasting with the past)
finally; at last; barely; narrowly; gradually; little by little
bodyguard; bouncer; bar (e.g. on a door); bolt; stick or pole used for self-defence
by all means; at any cost; whether (one is) willing or not; willingly or unwillingly; on no account; by no means
no time like the present; make hay while the sun shines; (lit.) it's an auspicious day (for doing it) when you've just had the idea
number one; first; best; most; game; round
tough; hard; determined; strong-minded; strong (e.g. sunlight, alcohol); severe
to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to set free; to let go; to fail to ...
preventing (someone) from leaving; confinement; keeping indoors; being stranded; grounding
place; spot; address; district; area; one's house; point
to pass (time); to spend; to overdo (esp. of one's alcohol consumption); to drink (alcohol); (arch.) to take care of; (arch.) to support
(not) by any means; (not) for anything; wouldn't do for anything; had enough; flatly refusing
even so; all the same; nevertheless; yes, but ...
important; significant; precious; valuable; careful
time; season; period; phase; stage
consequence; outcome; result; blame
indicates emotion or admiration; indicates emphasis; I; me; wah!; boo!
teacher; master; religious leader; specialist; (arch.) five-battalion brigade comprising 2500 men (Zhou-dynasty Chinese army)
somewhere; anywhere; in some respects
hot spring; onsen; hot spring resort; hot spring spa
why?; what for?; how?; by what means?
that's the way it is; such is life
to hold (in one's hand); to take; to possess; to have; to maintain; to keep; to last
is it?; isn't it?; be; is