to leave (a matter, decision, etc. to someone); to entrust (to someone); to leave (to chance, one's imagination, etc.); to let (take its own course); to use (money, strength, spare time, etc.) to the full; to use freely
(for the) first time; something used (worn, etc.) for the first time; new item; first of the season (crop, fruit, etc.)
to meet (someone of higher status); (arch.) to be recognized (esp. by someone of higher status); (arch.) to be visible; (arch.) to be seen
boss (esp. yakuza); foreman
to say; to be called; to do
hey!; say!; I say!; I; me
good fortune (esp. omikuji fortune-telling result); good luck; auspiciousness; unspecified day of the month (used to obscure the date a letter, invitation, etc. was written)
small token of one's sentiments; just slightly; only a bit
talk; speech; topic; subject; discussions; negotiation; rumor
these guys; these fellows
liver; innards; courage; spirit; crux; essential point
fat; thick; deep (of a voice); thick; daring; shameless
for the first time; only after ... is it ...; only when ... do you ...; first time; (one's) first
to receive; to get; to eat; to drink; to be crowned with; to wear (on one's head)
honest; respectable; respectable occupation (i.e. not yakuza, prostitute, etc.); person in a respectable occupation
as is; as it is; as things are; like this; this way; at this rate
until now; till now; up to now; up to the present; so far
to forgive and forget; to let bygones be bygones; to sweep under the carpet; to wipe the slate clean
after (a long process); at the end of; last line (of a renga)
chivalrous spirit; chivalry
bottom of one's heart; depths of one's mind; innermost thoughts; from the bottom of one's heart; wholeheartedly; truly
to be strongly attracted (by); to be utterly charmed (by); to be completely captivated (by); to admire greatly; to fall deeply in love (with); to fall head over heels (for)
grateful; thankful; welcome; appreciated; evoking gratitude
horse; horse racing; promoted bishop; knight (court card in mekuri karuta and unsun karuta)
kneeling down on the ground; prostrate oneself
indicates reason or excuse; indicates dissatisfaction; indicates desire to be pampered or indulged
to praise; to commend; to compliment; to speak well of; to speak highly of
thanks to ...; owing to ...; because of ...
to eat; to live on (e.g. a salary); to live off; to subsist on
after all; because; but; even; too; as well
so-so; passable; now, now; there, there; my, my; oh my!
crime; sin; penalty; sentence; fault; responsibility
(not) ever; (not) at all; (not) on any account; deepest bottom of the earth
to raise; to elevate; to move something (to a higher place); to put onto (e.g. a shelf); to increase (price, quality, status, etc.); to raise (a wage); to show someone (into a room)
to face; to go towards; to head towards
to run; to run (of a vehicle); to drive; to rush (to); to dash; to retreat; to flee
interesting; fascinating; amusing; funny; enjoyable; fun