so far; up to now; hitherto; that's enough (for today); it ends here
chafing; sore; scrape; scratch; mark; rub
you (when referring to one's equals or inferiors)
previously; before; first; before (something or someone else); beforehand; in advance
to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to set free; to let go; to fail to ...
to set free; to let go; to release; to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to let get away
as is; as it is; as things are; like this; this way; at this rate
to withdraw; to leave; to retire; to back down; to give up
don't you think?; indicates question
young person acting like an old person; officials who helped the council of elders during the Edo period
listening comprehension; aural comprehension; hearing what others say; gathering information, opinions, etc.; public hearing
reason; cause; circumstances
accompanying; travelling together; traveling together; same bank
to desire; to wish; to beg; to request; to have something done for oneself
I'm told; is what I heard; is how it is, apparently; is what they said
copper (Cu); bronze (medal)
bowl; pot; flowerpot; crown; brainpan
to touch; to come in contact with; to receive (e.g. visitor); to attend to; to receive (news); to get; to encounter
reliance; trust; faith; confidence
to come near; to let someone approach; to bring near; to bring together; to deliver (opinion, news, etc.); to send (e.g. a letter); to let someone drop by
sly; cunning; sneaky; crafty; unfair; dishonest
to be temperate in; to refrain; to make notes; to jot down (e.g. phone number); to be in preparation for; to be in waiting for
imperial court; shogunate government; authorities; public affairs; official; government
than; from; out of; except; but; more
state ceremony; laborious; troublesome; irksome
at once; immediately; without delay; promptly
because ...; for ...; the reason being ...; as for ...; when it comes to ...; regarding ...
a particular; a certain; that kind of; such a
the country; countryside; outskirts; suburbs; presence; being in attendance
birth; birthplace; born in (country, month, imperial era, zodiac year, etc.)
from the standpoint of; as a matter of (e.g. fact); aboard (a ship or vehicle); on top of; first volume (e.g. book); superior quality; best
to tell; to (try to) persuade; to advise; to warn; to admonish; to reason
that is so; that is right; it looks to me; people say that; it is said that; I hear that
clearing one's throat; cough
and; and then; thus; and now; and finally
to be awarded (e.g. a prize); to be given an award; to be gifted or endowed (e.g. with a talent); to be blessed (e.g. with a child); to be initiated (e.g. into a secret)
to look after; to take care of; to be put in charge of; to be given responsibility for; to withhold (an announcement); to reserve (judgment)
to mind; to care about; to be an issue; to matter; to keep company; to care for; to interfere with
to take home; to carry home; to bring back home; to take out (e.g. food)