what is it (that); the meaning of something; what something is about
to look back on (the past); to reflect on; to look behind (at); to turn round (and look); to consider; to concern oneself about
idiot; moron; trivial matter; folly; stupid; foolish
talk; speech; topic; subject; discussions; negotiation; rumor
to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe
should (be); bound (to be); nock (of a bow); nock (of an arrow); nock-shaped grip (between thumb and forefinger); wooden frame on the tip of the mast of a Japanese ship that prevents the hawser from falling out
right; correct; proper; righteous; just
justice; right; righteousness; correct meaning; correct explanation
preference; priority; precedence
such; like that; that sort of; very
(one's) superior; (one's) boss; the higher-ups
under (guidance, supervision, rules, the law, etc.); under (a flag, the sun, etc.); beneath; with (e.g. one blow); on (the promise, condition, assumption, etc. that ...); (somebody's) side
dog (Canis (lupus) familiaris); squealer; rat; loser; asshole; counterfeit
to work; to labor; to function; to operate; to commit (e.g. a crime); to perpetrate
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
spare time; free time; time (e.g. time it takes to do something); time off; day off; quitting (one's job); firing someone
to end; to come to an end; to close; to finish
definitely; absolutely; absolute; unconditional; absoluteness
cannot (due to external circumstances); cannot afford to; must not; impossible to; no way one can (do)
head; hair (on one's head); mind; brains; leader; chief; top
amount necessary to fill a container (e.g. cupful, spoonful, etc.); drink (usu. alcoholic); full; one squid, octopus, crab, etc.; one boat; fully; to capacity
(for something) to have occurred; to have done (something); (for something) to happen on occasion
whatever the case; under any circumstances
management; dealing with; course of events; circumstances; end result (usu. bad); outcome
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
place; spot; field; discipline; occasion; situation; scene (of a play, movie, etc.)
in; at; on; as for; regarding; with regards to
mistake; error; accident; mishap; improper conduct (e.g. between man and woman); indiscretion
transient (symptom, phenomenon); temporary; passing; fleeting
passage (of time); elapsing; progress; development; transit
good; fine; excellent; favorable; favourable; satisfactory
restoration; rehabilitation; recovery; recovery (from an illness); recuperation; convalescence
to face; to go towards; to head towards
duty; obligation; responsibility
to accomplish; to achieve; to carry out; to do ... completely; to do ... entirely
vice-minister (Meiji period); undersecretary
large utensil stand (tea ceremony)
factory; plant; mill; workshop