magistrate; shogunate administrator
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it,...; I mean
shadow; silhouette; reflection; image; ominous sign; light (stars, moon)
diligently; assiduously; industriously; beavering away
lye; harsh taste; bitter taste; scum (on a soup, broth etc.); (excessive) self-assertiveness; strong individuality
local governor (Edo period); local magistrate; bailiff; deputy official (middle ages); acting administrator
combo (esp. a small jazz group); combination; set; combo (set of actions performed in sequence)
to connect; to tie; to fasten; to transfer (phone call)
spare time; free time; time (e.g. time it takes to do something); time off; day off; quitting (one's job)
to flash (e.g. lightning); to flicker; to flutter (e.g. flag); to wave; to flash into one's mind (e.g. an idea); to come to one suddenly
championship; title (of champion)
to begin to say; to start talking; to broach (a matter); to be the first to say; to suggest (doing); to propose
common occurrence; everyday occurrence; not an uncommon case; normal thing; everyday affair
regarding; in; to; towards; with regards to
like this; in this way; as you see
sneer; derision; scornful laugh; cold smile
retort; back talk; backchat
straight-laced person; stubborn person
passing (a test, examination, etc.); pass (for admission, transport, etc.); ticket; pass (of a ball); (giving something a) pass; skipping (one's turn)
goal; basket (basketball); finishing line; Gaul
to kick into (e.g. a ball into the goal)
to go smoothly; to turn out well; to do the trick; to have peaceful relations
tingling; stinging; pungently
manzai; comic dialogue; two-person comedy act (usu. presented as a fast-paced dialogue, occ. presented as a skit)
well; properly; best regards; please remember me; just like ...; as though one were ...
volume (of book); reel (of film); scroll (of books or paintings); roll (paper, etc.)
to be titled (e.g. a book); to be named
to stand; to rise; to find oneself (e.g. in a difficult position); to depart (on a plane, train, etc.)
employee (of a store); shop assistant; clerk; salesperson
indicates supposition; if ... then; when; (typically after someone's name) indicates exasperation
business; thing to be done; something that should be performed; information that should be conveyed
claim (for compensation); customer complaint seeking compensation; (general) complaint; objection
point card; loyalty card; reward card
change (for a purchase); toilet splashback
excuse me; pardon me; I'm sorry; thank you
fat; tallow; lard; grease
to be attached; to be connected with; to remain imprinted; to scar; to bear (fruit, interest, etc.); to be acquired (of a habit, ability, etc.); to increase (of strength, etc.)