if that is the case; if it becomes so; when it becomes so
to go smoothly; to turn out well; to do the trick; to have peaceful relations
better; preferable; more; increase; (arch.) increase; (arch.) growth
cutting an alcoholic beverage (usu. whisky or shōchū); diluting an alcoholic beverage; cut drink; diluted drink; watered-down drink
danger; peril; hazard; risk
by no means; never!; something unexpected; emergency; (arch.) currently; (arch.) for the time being
change (personnel); transfer; reshuffle
Ebisu; god of fishing and commerce
target; object (of worship, study, etc.); subject (of taxation, etc.)
mistaken memory; trick of the memory; slip of the memory
old person; senior citizen; the aged; the elderly
going in and out; entering and exiting; visiting regularly; frequenting; income and expenditure; incomings and outgoings; increase and decrease
with a feeling of relief; with a sigh of relief; deeply (sigh)
custom; practice; said; aforementioned; instance; example
public relations; PR; publicity; publicizing
to keep company; to listen to; to associate with; to play against (e.g. a team); to take on (e.g. a rival)
unnecessary; not needed; not necessary
present; gift; to give a present or gift
compendium of laws; statute books; (lit.) complete book of the Six Codes
private tutor; coach; governess
yearning; longing; aspiration; adoration; admiration
to learn by experience; to learn one's lesson; to learn the hard way; to be discouraged (by); to have enough (of); to be disgusted (with)
so what?; what of it?; and?; why do you ask?
institution; establishment; facility; home (for elderly, orphans, etc.)
old person; elderly person; trustee of the Japan Sumo Association; retired high-ranking wrestler who is licensed to coach and receives retirement pay; senior statesman (of the Tokugawa shogunate); important local official (under the Tokugawa Shogunate)
inheritance; bequest; legacy; heritage
charitable organization; charitable institution; charity
donation; contribution; endowment
misappropriation (of funds, etc.)
diversion; appropriation (e.g. of funds); misappropriation; re-use (e.g. old computer parts); recycling
control; management (e.g. of a business)
tenant (esp. residential tenant in apartment block); occupant; inhabitant; inmate
to collect; to assemble; to gather
virtuous mind; good intentions; good will; positive mindset; bona fides; good faith
bribe; secret fund; slush fund; money for bribery
making use of; application; practical use; operation; handling; steering (esp. a boat)
unripe; green; inexperienced; immature; unskilled
as usual; as always; as before; as ever; still
farewell; adieu; goodbye; so long