in either case (used specifically in the instance of two possible outcomes or situations); either way; one way or another
regrettable; unfortunate; disappointing; vexing
with trouble; at great pains; rare; valuable; kind; generous
to forge; to temper; to drill; to train; to discipline
result (that makes an act worthwhile); worth (in doing something); value; effect; use; benefit
a long time (since the last time); first in a long time; it's been a long time; long time no see
life; living; livelihood; (one's) living
tasting (food or drink) for poison; checking the taste (of a dish); seeing how something tastes
to spend (time); to pass; to overdo (esp. alcohol consumption); to drink (alcohol); to take care of; to support
question (e.g. on a test); problem; problem (e.g. societal, political); question; question (i.e. doubt); public discussion
menstruation; menstrual period
excluding; except (for); apart from; outside (a boundary, scope, etc.)
(any) particular; special; particularly noteworthy; worth mentioning
matter; affair; counter for (received) emails, text messages, voicemail messages, etc.; counter for accounts (on a website, email service, etc.)
ordinary; common; free of charge; free; unaffected; as is
lasciviousness; lechery; salaciousness; lust; sensuality; lewdness
one's father; one's old man; middle-aged (or older) man; old man; one's boss; proprietor (of a restaurant, store, etc.)
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
counselor; counsellor; adviser; advisor
even if ...; even supposing that ...; also as ...; also for ...; also from the position of ...
to leave; to go away; to pass; to elapse; to be distant; to send away; to drive off
empress or imperial consort's bridal entry into the court
imperial court; royal court
influence; effect; impact
to give (esp. to someone of lower status); to bestow; to provide; to afford; to assign; to cause
quite capable of ...; not unlikely to ...; may well ...; might ...; could ...; would not hesitate to ...
eccentric; oddball; character; weirdo
daughter; girl (i.e. a young, unmarried woman)
also; too; not ... either; (it's not possible) no matter what; although one might wish otherwise
while it may be true that; just because; nevertheless; not necessarily
trouble; burden; nuisance; care; dependence; support
headache inducing; vexing
talk; speech; topic; subject; discussions; negotiation; rumor
the three princesses; three kabuki roles regarded as some of the hardest to perform
paying to get someone (esp. a geisha, prostitute, etc.) out of bondage