on a routine basis; regularly; habitually
result; consequence; consequently; as a result; as a result of; following
extreme; ultra; mega; damn; stupid; cursed
to choose; to select; to pick (out)
what did you just say (to me)?; what's that?
to memorize; to memorise; to learn; to pick up; to feel; to think
aroma; fragrance; scent; smell
with a whiff; with a puff; suddenly; abruptly; without warning
to fit (e.g. a pane into a frame); to insert (e.g. a cork); to put on (something that envelops; e.g. a ring, gloves); to place (a hoop) around; to pigeonhole (into a particular category); to force (into a mold); to entrap
interrogative sentence-ending particle expressing doubt
fiction; made-up story; fable; fabrication; myth
series; chain; two reams (i.e. 1000 sheets of paper); verse; stanza
important witness; material witness; primary witness; prime suspect
appearance; presence; attendance; surrender (e.g. to the police); turning oneself in
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
spare time; free time; time (it takes to do something); time required; time off; leave; dismissal
considerably; fairly; quite; rather; pretty
true character; true form; true colors; consciousness; one's senses
the same; the said; likewise
time; season; period; phase; stage
imitation; fake; phony; pseudo-
to trap (into a difficult situation); to put (in a fix); to capture (a castle, fortress, etc.); to take; to drop (something) into
to light (a candle, lamp, etc.); to turn on (a light)
estimate; guess; direction; bearings; registration mark (printing); approximately
to be attached; to be connected with; to remain imprinted; to scar; to bear (fruit, interest, etc.); to be acquired (of a habit, ability, etc.); to increase (of strength, etc.)
just like that; quite so; I agree; that street
young; youthful; immature; green; low (number); small
to spell; to write; to compose; to bind (e.g. documents); to patch
knowledge; awareness; acceptance; consent; forgiving; pardoning
Taishō era (1912.7.30-1926.12.25); Taisho era
president's office; director's office
agency; agent; answering (the door, phone, etc. on someone's behalf); ushering in (a visitor); passing on (a message); conveyance
a little; a bit; a small amount; a little while; a short time; a moment
private citizen; civilian
not only ... (but also); not merely; as well as; furthermore; besides; moreover
inquisitive mind; spirit of inquiry; spirit of enquiry
to shift one's attention to; to shift one's focus on
to make absolutely sure (that all is right); to use every means; to take all possible measures