but; however; (and) yet; nevertheless; still; for all that
the whole company; the party; attendance (at a gathering); presence; banquet; dinner; troupe
blind man; masseur (usu. blind)
why?; what for?; how?; by what means?
aroma; fragrance; scent; smell
yes?; no?; isn't it?; is it?
tightly (holding on); firmly; strongly (built); solidly; properly; well
yes; that is correct; understood; I see; present; here; pardon?
to partition; to divide; to direct; to manage; to settle accounts; to assume a crouching posture (at the start of a bout)
dark clouds; black clouds
a family; a household; (one's own) style; school; gang; (yakuza) family
talk; speech; topic; subject; discussions; negotiation; rumor
boss; leader; kingpin; chief; head (e.g. of a crime syndicate)
someone with a liking or characteristic; a true representative of (place)
breadwinner; biggest earner
to lose; to miss (a change, opportunity); to lose (a loved one); to be bereaved of; to concede (goals, points, etc.)
from now on; after this; in the future; from here; from this point
how; in what way; why; for what reason; cannot possibly; no way
listen!; you see; mind you; remember
anyhow; anyway; somehow or other; apart from ...; setting ... aside
abdomen; belly; womb; one's mind; one's real intentions; courage; nerve
to read; to recite (e.g. a sutra); to chant; to predict; to guess; to decipher; to count
so; therefore; accordingly; like I said; I told you already
false or crocodile tears; feigned sadness
et cetera; etc.; and the like; the likes of; something like
hand; arm; handwriting; penmanship; 'shake' (command to have a dog place its paw in your hand)
to rub; to crumple; to massage; to argue; to have a heated discussion; to train; to coach
I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal
turret; watchtower; high wooden stage; scaffolding; wooden frame (of a kotatsu); yagura
to ask; to inquire; to blame (someone) for; to accuse of; to care about; to regard as important
seat; place; position; status; gathering; party; stand
to permit; to allow; to forgive; to pardon; to exempt (someone) from; to remit; to acknowledge
the Emperor; His Majesty; the government; the authorities; proprietress; hostess
permission; approval; authorization; to permit; to authorize
to get; to earn; to understand; to comprehend; to receive something undesirable (e.g. a punishment); to get (ill)
formality; social rules; social status; social standing; (arch.) amendments and enforcement regulations (of the ritsuryo)
playhouse; theatre; theater
proof; evidence; certificate; license; to testify (usu. Christian religious context); enlightenment