to let go of; to release; to part with (e.g. a possession); to relinquish; to send away (e.g. one's child); to let go
all of a sudden; suddenly; by chance; unexpectedly
to start a journey; to embark on a trip; to set forth; to hit the trail
to stay at (e.g. hotel); to be docked; to be berthed; to be moored
hotel charges (for lodging, not meals, etc.)
outline; main points; generally; on the whole; general; rough
mansion; palace; (arch.) nobleman; (arch.) noblewoman; (arch.) cabin (on a boat, carriage, etc.)
merchant; store; shop; merchant house; merchant family
to employ; to hire; to charter
subordinate work; assistant; servant
daily allowance; daily wages
copper (Cu); bronze (medal)
market price; speculation (e.g. on stocks); reputation (according to conventional wisdom); estimation
housework; domestic chores; family affairs; household matters
to take on; to undertake; to take over; to inherit; to guarantee; to vouch for
exactly; precisely; just; as if; as though; quite
transactions; dealings; business
alright; all right; right on; looking good; OK; okay
formation; establishment; conclusion (e.g. of a deal); reaching (e.g. an agreement); being valid (of a theory, argument, etc.); holding
one's normal condition; one's usual state; keynote (esp. shamisen); proper key
to soar (esp. of spirits and gods)
the vertical; height; front-to-back; length; north-to-south; vertical (relationship)
spring; springtime; New Year; prime (of life); height (of one's prosperity); adolescence
busy; occupied; hectic; restless; hurried; fidgety
to bloom; to blossom; to become lively (esp. of conversation); to become animated; to experience a golden age
force; vigor; influence; authority; impetus; momentum
one (esp. of two); the other; on the one hand; on the other hand; whereas; although
to increase; to add to; to augment
to anticipate; to expect; to place confidence in; to put trust in; to find promising; to see good prospects (in)
to wring (towel, rag); to squeeze; to squeeze (fruit to extract juice); to press; to rack (one's brains); to strain (one's voice); to extort
to clear up; to clear away; to refresh (e.g. spirits); to be cleared (e.g. of a suspicion); to be dispelled; to be banished
to begin; to set about; to start
water; liquid; fluid; moisture; humidity; sap
evaporation; disappearance (of people intentionally concealing their whereabouts); unexplained disappearance
sword (esp. Japanese single-edged); katana; scalpel; chisel; burin; knife money (knife-shaped commodity money used in ancient China)
delightful; satisfying; gratifying; brisk; piquant
itching to do something; impatient; sorely tempted; eager