a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
recitation; reciting from memory
to replace; to move; to change the position of
no!; no no!; no, not at all
constitution; rules; regulation
National Diet; legislative assembly of Japan (1947-); Imperial Diet; legislative assembly of Japan (1889-1947); legislative assembly; parliament
to open; to undo; to bloom; to unfold; to open (for business, e.g. in the morning); to be wide (gap, etc.); to widen
as (i.e. in the role of); for (i.e. from the viewpoint of); apart from... (used to change the topic); even (e.g. "not even a single person"); thinking that...; trying to...
the world; society; sphere; circle; world-renowned; world-famous
to (take out and) show; to demonstrate; to point out (finger, clock hand, needle, etc.); to indicate; to show
to recognize; to recognise; to deem; to judge; to approve; to deem acceptable; to admit
to be able (to); to be possible (to)
if; in case; as for; on the topic of; if that's the case; if so
it seems; I think; I guess; right?; don't you agree?
bell (often a large hanging bell); chime
still; as yet; (not) yet; more; (more) still; at least
oneself (itself, etc.); I; me; you; by oneself (itself, etc.); interjection expressing anger or chagrin
another person; other people; unrelated person (i.e. not related by blood); outsider; stranger
injury; harm; evil influence; damage
this sort of; this kind of; like this; such
to grow; to grow up; to be good at; to excel in
that's the way it is; such is life
cold (e.g. weather); uninteresting (esp. joke); lame; dull
to take off (clothes, shoes, etc.); to undress
one's personal belongings; one's vicinity; one's daily life; everyday necessities
as (much) as possible; as (much) as one can; wherever practicable; if possible
simple; plain; modest; frugal; reserved
granted that; even if; even though
dullard; indecisive person
geta; Japanese wooden clogs; turn (in set-type proofing); upside-down character
morning; breakfast; (arch.) next morning
briskly; quickly; promptly
consequence; outcome; result; blame
barefoot; superior to (a professional, etc. in ability or achievement)
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
to teach; to instruct; to tell; to inform; to preach
direction; way; person; lady; method of; manner of; care of ...
fierce; intense; severe; violent; strong; vehement
the end of the world; the world is beyond saving; there's no hope for the future; this degenerate age; what is this world coming to
to be hit; to strike; to touch; to be in contact; to be equivalent to; to be applicable; to be right on the money (of a prediction, criticism, etc.)
lately; recently; nowadays