to pass through; to pass by; to pass (of time); to elapse; to have expired; to have ended; to exceed
Ginza (shopping district in Tokyo); (Edo period) silver mint
to differ (from); to vary; to not be in the usual condition; to not match the correct (answer, etc.); to be different from promised; isn't it?
together; mutually; fellow
river; stream; River; the ... river
at least; at most; (even) just
such; that sort of; that kind of; no way!; never!
any more; any further; any better; any longer
to hang; to suspend; to lower; to reduce; to demote; to move back
quality; value; nature; inherent quality; logical quality
to drop; to lose; to clean off (dirt, makeup, paint, etc.); to remove (e.g. stains or facial hair); to lose (a match); to reject (an applicant); to lower (e.g. shoulders or voice)
personnel expenses; labor cost; labour cost; indirect labour costs; indirect labor costs
to think (about, of); to think over; to consider; to bear in mind; to think (that); to believe; to intend (to do)
unnecessary; not needed; not necessary
usual; normal; everyday; usually; normally; generally
rate; ratio; proportion; percentage
within; inside of; less than
to keep within limits (e.g. spending); to restrain (e.g. emotions); to control; to hold back (e.g. an enemy); to check; to curb
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)
just barely; only just; at the very limit; at the last moment
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...; did not ...
to take the middle (between the two); to split the difference
such; like that; that sort of; very
question (e.g. on a test); problem; problem (e.g. societal, political); question; question (i.e. doubt); public discussion
excuse me; pardon me; I'm sorry; thank you
well then ...; in that situation; in which case
calmly; quietly; gently; be quiet!
candidate; contender; prospect; candidacy; candidature; nomination
smell (esp. a good smell); fragrance; scent; aroma; perfume
flower; blossom; cherry blossom; beauty; blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms); ikebana; hanafuda
name; given name; first name
no!; no no!; no, not at all
suffix for familiar person; indicates emphasis; (arch.) prostitute
(not) particularly; (not) especially; (not) specially; separately; apart; additionally
head (chief, director) of a section or department; head of a (school) club; head of a (school) team
please (give me); please (do for me)
rule; regulation; settlement; conclusion; habit; custom
good; excellent; fine; nice; pleasant; agreeable