number one; first; best; most; game; round
to be troubled; to have difficulty; to be bothered; to be inconvenienced; to be badly off; to be hard up
to persevere; to persist; to insist that; to stick to (one's opinion); to remain in a place; to stick to one's post
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
system; lineage; corollary; system (range of strata that correspond to a particular time period); (taxonomical) series
he; she; that person; (arch.) you
slowly; unhurriedly; without haste; leisurely; at one's leisure
a long time (since the last time); first in a long time
older brother; elder brother; brother (as older-brother figure in friendly and or work relationship); young man; buddy
it's been a long time; long time no see
not writing or contacting for a while; neglecting (failing) to write (call, visit, etc.); long silence
very; extremely; terrible; horrid; remarkable; extraordinary
plenary session; general meeting; plenum
hour; o'clock; (specified) time; when ...; during ...
seems; I think; I guess; don't you agree?; I thought you'd say that!
with trouble; at great pains; rare; valuable; kind; generous
so; therefore; accordingly; like I said; I told you already
I wonder; should I?; is it?; I wish that; I hope that
early; a little earlier than usual; a little faster than usual; slightly quicker
to leave; to exit; to leave (on a journey); to depart; to move forward; to come to; to get to
alone; by oneself; on one's own
elementary school student; primary school student; grade school student
to change; to be transformed; to move to; to be different; to be uncommon
you; presence (of a god, nobleman, etc.)
terrible; dreadful; amazing (e.g. of strength); great (e.g. of skills); to a great extent; vast (in numbers)
room occupancy ratio; guest room usage rate
maintenance; preservation; improvement
still; much more; (not) yet; still a long way to go; still a long way off; not there yet
until (a time); till; to (a place or person); as far as; to (an extent); up to
every month; each month; monthly
apiece; each; at a time; piecemeal
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)
that; that thing; that person; then; that time; that place (over there); down there (i.e. one's genitals)
to be aware of; to know; to notice; to feel; to understand; to comprehend; to remember
younger brother; little brother; brother-in-law (spouse's younger brother or younger sister's husband); (arch.) pupil; (arch.) apprentice
Osaka (city); (arch.) large hill
yes; that is correct; um; errr; huh?; grrr
another (person); the other person; one more (person)
prince; subordinate Kumano shrine
that way; that direction; that (one); that person; there; over there
face; visage; look; expression; honor; honour
today; this day; these days; recently; nowadays
and; besides; because; since; the thing is; for one thing
to be saved; to be rescued; to escape harm; to be spared damage; to be helped; to be saved trouble