equation; formula; method for solving a problem; set way of achieving a particular result
to lose; to be defeated; to succumb; to give in; to be inferior to; to break out in a rash due to (e.g. lacquer, shaving, etc.)
expert; learned person; doctor; PhD; instructor at the imperial court (ritsuryo period); pitch and length marks (to accompany a Buddhist liturgical chant, etc.)
to cry; to weep; to sob; to howl
which way; which direction; which one (esp. of two alternatives); who
one's say; one's point; complaint; grievance; objection
nursemaid; nanny; babysitter; child-minding; babysitting
administration of justice
ronin; masterless samurai; high school graduate waiting for another chance to enter university after having failed the yearly entrance examination; person out of work; jobless person; (arch.) wanderer
mock exam; practice exam; practice test
central figure; pillar (e.g. of the nation); chief; boss; master carpenter; beams and ridge supports of a roof
I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal
although; despite; whereas; while; if only; I wish
to rub; to crumple; to massage; to argue; to have a heated discussion; to train; to coach
charge (e.g. admission, menu item); cost; price
to pay (e.g. money, bill); to brush off; to wipe away; to drive away (e.g. one's competitors); to sell off (something unneeded); to dispose of; to pay (e.g. attention)
to forget; to leave carelessly; to be forgetful of; to forget about; to forget (an article)
alright; all right; right on; looking good; OK; okay
-ical; -ive; -like; -ish; (something) like; along the lines of
(a) little; somewhat; somehow
to be shut; to close; to be firm (of a body, face, etc.); to be well-knit; to be locked; to tighten
reasonably; fairly; hurriedly; in a rush; approximately; about
so much; so often; oh, yes!; that's it; that's right; quite
from now; from the present moment; from this time forward; henceforth
shabby; mean; sorry; dingy
with trouble; at great pains; rare; valuable; kind; generous
aroma; fragrance; scent; smell
mess; spoiled; spoilt; (come to) nothing; ruin
sure; certain; reliable; trustworthy; If I'm not mistaken; If I remember correctly
tradition; legend; folklore
or something; or something like that; or words to that effect; something or other
kappa; mythical water-dwelling creature; excellent swimmer; cucumber; cucumber sushi wrapped in nori (seaweed)
to try to ...; to be about to do ...; to decide to ...; to take as; to treat as; to use for; to suppose that (such) is the case
trouble; burden; nuisance; care; dependence; support
interesting; fascinating; amusing; funny; enjoyable; fun
there (place relatively near listener); there (place just mentioned); that place; then (of some incident just spoken of); that (of point just raised); (arch.) you
aah!; ooh!; oh no!; oh boy!
time; hour; period; class
wasteful; a waste; too good; more than one deserves; impious; profane
you (people); gentlemen; ladies and gentlemen; my friends
whole life; a lifetime; all through life; (the only, the greatest, etc.) of one's life