natural span of life; 250 years old
sky; heaven; God; svarga (heaven-like realm visited as a stage of death and rebirth); deva (divine being of Buddhism); top (of a book); sole (of a Japanese sandal)
to be awarded (e.g. a prize); to be given an award; to be gifted or endowed (e.g. with a talent); to be blessed (e.g. with a child); to be initiated (e.g. into a secret)
one portion; one serving; adult; grown-up; fully fledged; established
household head; master; host (e.g. of a tea gathering); husband
reconciliation; make peace with
what's the best thing to do?; what to do?
to betray; to turn traitor to; to double-cross
as expected (positive events); as hoped for
to be raised (e.g. child); to be brought up; to grow (up)
to spread; to extend; to unfold; to open; to scatter about; to spread around
deed (esp. negative); act; action; one's doing
to pull apart; to separate; to have a lead over; to pull ahead of; to outdistance
superintendent of education
what did you do?; is anything the matter?; what seems to be the problem?; can I help you?
(your) business; (your) concern; (customer's) order; official business (of the government, Imperial Court, etc.); arrest; capture
to look after; to take care of; to be put in charge of; to be given responsibility for; to withhold (an announcement); to reserve (judgment)
to let go by; to let pass; to overlook; to miss
(the crime of) kidnapping (kidnaping)
no objection; nothing to criticize; nothing to criticise
related to; in relation to; as far as ... is concerned
(one) matter; (one) item; (one) case
(place of) refuge; escape; exit; way out; shelter; hiding place
to lose; to miss (a change, opportunity); to lose (a loved one); to be bereaved of; to concede (goals, points, etc.)
unexpectedly; surprisingly; unexpected; unanticipated; unforeseen
to shake; to sway; to waver
to withdraw; to leave; to retire; to back down; to give up
completely; entirely; nonchalantly; as if nothing happened
in terms of both ... and ...; from the perspective of ... as well as ...; whether it be ... or ...
scattering; leaflets; sushi rice in a box or bowl with a variety of ingredients sprinkled on top; writing in an irregular hand
to mince; to cut fine; to carve; to engrave; to tick away (time); to beat out (e.g. rhythm); to etch (into one's mind)
eel (esp. the Japanese eel, Anguilla japonica)
shiso (Perilla frutescens var. crispa); perilla; beefsteak plant
sesame seeds; sesame (Sesamum indicum)
abduction and confinement (esp. unlawful)
bribe; money under the table