depending on; as soon as; immediately after; as (e.g. "as one is told", "as one wishes"); whatever (e.g. "whatever is at hand"); order; program
I've heard that ...; rumour has it that ...; it appears as if ...
by all means; at any cost; whether (one is) willing or not; willingly or unwillingly; on no account; by no means
to excuse oneself; to take one's leave; to quit; to resign; to decline; to turn down
intention; plan; belief; assumption; estimate; estimation
statement; account (of something); declaration; allegation
society; the world; the times
to swear; to vow; to take an oath; to pledge
to accomplish; to achieve; to carry out; to do ... completely; to do ... entirely
writing a book; literary work
imitation; fake; phony; pseudo-
low-quality goods; inferior goods
namasu; dish of raw fish and vegetables seasoned in vinegar
sashimi (raw sliced fish, shellfish or crustaceans)
udo (plant related to ginseng, used in medicine and cooking) (Aralia cordata)
twenty-seventh day of the month; twenty-seven days
dangerous; perilous; threatening; stern (expression); hostile (attitude); sharp
common camellia (Camellia japonica)
operated by the government
postwar period; period after Second World War
collation; examining and comparing
lull; breathing spell; respite; remission (of an illness); becoming stable
method; process; manner; way; means; technique
after all; anyway; actually; well, ...; ... on earth (e.g. "what on earth?"); ... in the world (e.g. "why in the world?")
chance; opportunity; machine; aircraft; counter for aircraft; counter for (remaining) lives
the Ox (second sign of the Chinese zodiac); hour of the Ox (around 2am, 1-3am, or 2-4am); north-northeast; twelfth month of the lunar calendar
running (for election); coming forward as a candidate; going on horseback; going in person; (arch.) letting out a horse; (arch.) taking out a horse
place; spot; grounds; arena; stadium; range
house; home; one's house; one's home; one's husband
vacant land; unoccupied ground; empty lot