to begin a trip; to depart; to embark; to die; to pass away; to depart this life
stubbornly; firmly; determinedly; obstinately; resolutely; adamantly
to lend an ear (to); to hear out; to listen to
to whisper; to murmur; to rumor; to rumour
willpower; energy; vitality
return to one's country; return to one's hometown
to finish writing; to complete; to write down (e.g. a list); to write out
pounding (of one's heart); throbbing; thumping; heartily (eating); devouring; munching
time series; chronological order; chronology
occurrence; happening; incident; event
major company; big company; front castle gate; force attacking the front of a castle
original; primitive; primary; fundamental; proto-
number two; mistress; concubine
not understanding; not knowing
person in charge (of an area of work, etc.); person responsible; contact (person)
one's original family name; maiden name
to succeed; to relieve; to take the place of; to substitute for; to be exchanged; to change (places with)
reaction; response; physical reaction (to a stimulus); observable response (of an organism); reaction; effect
to put (into); to put away (in); to pay (fees, taxes, etc.); to deliver; to accept (a gift or money); to keep (within a limit); to offer (to a shrine, deity, etc.)
softly; gently; stealthily; secretly; to leave alone; to leave as it is
office worker; company employee; company man; salaryman
business trip; official trip
busy; occupied; hectic; restless; hurried; fidgety
to become stormy; to become rough (of the sea); to fall into ruin; to become neglected; to become rough (of skin); to get chapped
good young man; agreeable youth
it's been a long time; long time no see
to bring (something); to take along; to fetch; to get
your Excellency; his Excellency; her Excellency
at this stage; at this point; (only) now
to speak distinctly; to speak clearly; to put it bluntly; to get to the point; to be frank
to ill-treat; to bully; to torment; to be tough on (e.g. one's body); to treat harshly
regrettable; unfortunate; disappointing; vexing
in a little while; in a bit
on this occasion; now; in these circumstances; with this opportunity
to drive mad; to make insane; to cause a malfunction; to put out of order; to derail (a plan, etc.)