director (of the provincial governors under the ritsuryo system)
(sound of) laughter; laughing voice
same; identical; equal; anyway; anyhow; in either case
together; at the same time; same; identical
good; excellent; fine; nice; pleasant; agreeable
that's good; that's nice; like (on social media); is that clear?; OK?
incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive
eye; eyeball; eyesight; sight; look; stare; notice
regrettable; disappointing; precious; dear; too good for; deserving better
huff!; yo-heave-ho!; heigh-ho; to butter up; to suck up to
serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
face; visage; look; expression; honor; honour
slowly; quietly; steadily; soon; momentarily; before long
enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful
beginning; outset; first; onset
interest; eagerness; enthusiasm
at first; in the beginning; originally
dangerous; risky; in danger; in jeopardy; uncertain; unreliable
to smoke; to breathe in; to suck; to sip; to absorb; to soak up
to be careful; to pay attention; to take care
so; like this; in this way
it's no joke; gimme a break!
time; hour; period; class
to give; to confer; to bestow; to kindly do for one; to oblige; to favour
in unison; as one; united
the preceding year; the previous year; last year
to exceed (esp. figures: profits, unemployment rate, etc.); to surpass; to be more than; to be better than
amount sold; sales; proceeds; takings; turnover
achievement; attainment; accomplishment; realization
all present; all concerned; all of us
one day; all day (long); throughout the day; first day of the month
trouble; bother; annoyance
to receive; to get; to eat; to drink; to be crowned with; to wear (on one's head)
everyone; everybody; all; everything; all
as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly
called; named; as many as; as much as; all ...; every single ...
nerve; nerves; sensitivity
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