outside of; not covered by
first of all; to begin with; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
beginning; outset; first; onset
extent; degree; limit; bounds; (span of) time; (a) distance; the state of
instant; moment; for an instant
neck; head; dismissal; discharge
wound; injury; chip; crack; flaw; defect
to have a cramp; to be pulled too tight
long (distance, length); long (time); protracted; prolonged
to reach the point that; to come to be that; to turn into
although; despite; whereas; while; if only; I wish
funny; amusing; strange; odd; improper; unsuitable
anyhow; at any rate; anyway; somehow or other; generally speaking; in any case
where; which; anyway; anyhow; sooner or later; eventually
one tenth; one hundredth; one percent; one tenth of a sun; one quarter ryō (an old coin)
as it is; as one likes; because; condition; state
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; anticipation; looking forward to
gradually; by degrees; little by little; steps; stairs; staircase
whole (body); full-length (e.g. portrait); systemic
year; counter for years (e.g. of an era), grades (e.g. school); period of an apprentice's contract (usu. ten years)
a little bit; a little while
to not know what to do with; to be at a loss with; to have difficulty with; to be put out
powerlessness; helplessness; incompetent
zero; 0; nought; nothing; zilch
to approach; to draw near; to get close; to get acquainted with; to get closer to; to get to know
interval; distance; suitable time; appropriate opportunity; distance between opponents (kendo)
to take; to pick up; to pass; to hand; to get; to obtain; to adopt (a method, proposal, etc.)
to be separated; to be apart; to leave; to go away; to leave (a job, etc.); to quit
metal ring; metal hoop; metal band; trivet
management; dealing with; course of events; circumstances; end result (usu. bad); outcome
to lurk; to be hidden; to be concealed; to lie dormant; to be latent
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
guy; fellow; chap; bastard; asshole; arsehole
oh; ho; exclamation of surprise, admiration, etc.; hoo (owl call); toot (sound of a flute)
to face; to go towards; to head towards
with trouble; at great pains; rare; valuable; kind; generous
grandfather; old man; kyogen mask used for the role of an old man
examination; exam; test; trial; experiment; test
chime; bell (e.g. doorbell)