while; during (the time when)
person who avoids others; social outcast
after a short while; not long after; soon; before long; shortly thereafter
Department of the Army; Ministry of the Army (Japan; 1872-1945)
personnel affairs; human affairs; human resources; HR
riddle; puzzle; enigma; enigmatic; mysterious
lieutenant general (army)
huge rock; massive boulder
one's home; one's humble abode
business; errand; nature of one's business
to fish; to angle; to catch; to lure in; to tempt; to attract
(animal) feed; fodder; pet food; bait; lure; enticement
one's dearest wish; Buddha's vow to save humanity
civilized nation; civilised nation
way (of doing things); method; style; school (e.g. of poetry)
before oneself; in front of one; a bit before reaching (a location); this side (of a location); one's standpoint; one's appearance; skill
person concerned; interested party; related party
to become desperate; to give in to despair
to make sure of; to ascertain; to confirm; to grasp
finding employment; getting a job
reservation; putting on hold; deferment
(social) position; status
to talk; to carry meaning
to carry off; to run away with; to sweep away; to take entirely for oneself; to monopolize
to balance; to be in harmony; to be in equilibrium; to suit; to go well together; to be a good match
dark-red pigment; rouge; dark red; deep red; cochineal
foundation stone; cornerstone
repeatedly; over and over again; fully (e.g. understand); very much; very well
opposition; rivalry; competition; antagonism
independence; self-reliance
same feeling; same sentiment; same opinion; sympathy; agreement; concurrence
fairy tale; fairy story; nursery tale
primary school; elementary school; grade school
aid; assistance; help; cheering; rooting (for); support
isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...
to drive away; to turn away; to send away; to repel; to repulse
feeling chilly; nervous; anxious; frightened
to shout (in anger); to yell
waitress (in a ryokan or traditional restaurant); hostess
kindness; favor; favour; goodwill; affection; liking (for someone)
interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)
lovely; wonderful; nice; great; fantastic; superb
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it,...; I mean