acquaintance; relation; affinity; reason
to enliven; to liven up; to cause a stir in (e.g. the newspapers); to make prosperous
breaking off; snapping off
to shut oneself in (e.g. one's room); to be confined in; to be filled with (emotion, enthusiasm, etc.); to fill the room (of a gas, smell, etc.); to be heavy with (e.g. smoke); to be muffled (e.g. voice); to hold (a castle, fortress, etc.)
proneness to being ill; being sick a lot; proneness to disease
shopping; purchased goods
order (for an item); request; demand; condition
sounding; probing; probe; stylet; spy
long ago; a long time ago; already
one's confidant; trusted friend; trusted retainer
to be enrolled (in a college, course of study, etc.); to be a member (of an organization)
to be no match for (e.g. outclassed in authority, strength or in debt to); to be unable to act on an equal basis with
share; portion; quota; cut
while; during; performed in this condition
large amount of money; great cost
knife attached to the sheath of a sword
to go on a trip; to go out to play; to go and visit (a friend)
(being) about to start out; (being) about to leave; having just left; (being) on the way
hired thief taker (Edo-period); private detective; private secret policeman
warbler being in a valley; valley in which warblers live; remaining obscure and unsuccessful
south wind; southerly wind; (arch.) summer
spineless; backboneless; timid; cowardly; weak-kneed
to grow senile; to be childish with age; to be mentally slow; to be befuddled; to play stupid; to say something stupid (oft. on purpose; esp. as part of a comedic routine)
in confusion; in a fluster; in bewilderment; sobbing; tearfully; trembling (voice)
to be sorry; to beg pardon; to be grateful; to be amazed; to be filled with awe; to be disconcerted
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
shell (of crab, tortoise, etc.); carapace; person's back; years of experience
arbor; arbour; suffix forming the final part of the pseudonyms of some writers and performers; suffix forming the final part of the name of a restaurant
dialogue; discussion; conversation; interaction
judgement; judgment; expert opinion; appraisal
brigadier general; commodore
army; armed forces; military authorities; team; group
grandfather; old man; kyogen mask used for the role of an old man
to lead; to spearhead (a group); to command (troops)
rope; cord; line; grand champion's braided belt
boy; juvenile; young boy; youth; lad
seat; place; position; status; gathering; party; stand
restoration; revival; resurgence