certainly; of course; even if; no matter (who, what, when, where, why, how); without even; without so much as; at the (least, earliest, etc.)
to hear; to listen (e.g. to music); to ask; to enquire; to hear about; to hear of; to follow (advice, order, etc.)
as soon as...; just after...; immediately after...; hurriedly; in haste; quickly
before one's very eyes; under one's nose; imminence; close at hand
as (for); for; in the capacity of
to trouble; to bother; to annoy
question (e.g. on a test); problem; problem (e.g. societal, political); question; question (i.e. doubt); public discussion
to tidy up; to put in order; to settle (problem); to clear (dispute); to finish; to bring something to an end
brilliant; splendid; glorious; magnificent; spectacular
(good) result; outcome; fruits (of one's labors); product; accomplishment
to plan; to form a plan; to scheme; to envision; to intend to do
one's confidant; trusted friend; trusted retainer
to call (someone) back; to recall; to call home; to bring back (memories, etc.); to recall; to revive
to take (someone) with one; to bring along; to go with; to be accompanied by
duty; function; office; mission; task
to end; to come to an end; to close; to finish
due form; official; formality
possessing full mastery of an art (e.g. Judo); initiation into the secrets (e.g. of an art); full mastership
near; close; close (in time); soon; close (relationship); friendly
to be in high spirits; to be full of vigor (vigour); to be enthusiastic; to be eager; to stretch to breaking point
such; that sort of; that kind of; no way!; never!
time; hour; occasion; case; chance; opportunity
another meeting; meeting again; reunion
continent; continental Asia (esp. mainland China); continental Europe
prominent; leading; foremost; distinguished
large country; major nation; great power; province of the highest rank (ritsuryo system)
Metropolis (of Tokyo); (Tokyo) Metropolitan District; counter for cities and towns; capital
showy; brilliant; gorgeous; florid; gay
nightlife districts; drinking districts
sky; heaven; God; svarga (heaven-like realm visited as a stage of death and rebirth); deva (divine being of Buddhism); top (of a book); sole (of a Japanese sandal)
gate; branch of learning based on the teachings of a single master; division; phylum; counter for cannons
earth; ground; place; territory; bottom (of a package, book, etc.); earth (one of the five elements)
to hold between (e.g. one's fingers, chopsticks); to grip (from both sides); to put between; to sandwich between; to catch (e.g. a finger in a door); to trap; to insert (e.g. a break into proceedings)
town; block; downtown; main street; street; road
to engage in prostitution
living; life (one's daily existence); livelihood
here; this place; this point; here; these past ... (e.g. three years); these last ...
distinction; difference; separate; different; exception; exclusion
corolla (of flower); garland; wreath
famous geisha; talented geisha; beautiful geisha