since some time ago; for some time; for quite a while
or something; or something like that; or words to that effect; something or other
door (esp. Japanese-style); shutter; window shutter; (arch.) entrance (to a home); (arch.) narrows
greeting; a fine thing to say
sincerely; earnestly; wholeheartedly; repeatedly; over and over; again and again
I'm told; is what I heard; is how it is, apparently; is what they said
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward
law; act; method; mood; dharma; law
decision; settlement; confirmation; establishment
previous day; day before; eve; prior day; preceding day
just-harvested; freshly picked; freshly caught (fish); fresh
freezing (e.g. water); freezing (prices, wages, assets, etc.); moratorium; suspension (e.g. investment)
to be complete; to be all present; to be equal; to be uniform; to gather; to assemble
not a chance; you wish!; that's not going to happen; that won't work
Buddhist memorial service
three-day weekend; long weekend; three holidays in a row
shift; move; (work) shift; work schedule; gearshift; changing gears
to cross (legs or arms); to link (arms); to put together; to construct; to braid; to plait; to grapple
carelessly; thoughtlessly; inadvertently
change; modification; alteration; revision; amendment
to take good care of; to treasure; to value; to hold dear; to prize; to cherish
staff; staff member; stuffing (in Western cuisine); filling; stuff; materials
trouble; bother; trouble; difficulty; care; attention
going to work; leaving for work; attendance (at work); being at work; presence (in the office); reporting for work
assistance; help; aid; support; reinforcement
aim; goal; prospect; outlook
to receive favor; to receive assistance; to receive help; to be looked after; to be taken care of; to become dependent (on)
before; prior to; ago; the past; before; previously
to take seriously; to take someone at their word; to believe (to be true)
feeling of a house or a room
dubious document; anonymous document containing defamatory statements
to push; to thrust; to press (down); to push (e.g. a button); to stamp (e.g. one's name); to affix (a seal); to affix (e.g. gold leaf)
if so; in that case; in that situation
offender; criminal; culprit
to bear a grudge against; to resent; to blame; to curse; to feel bitter towards
(approximate) time; around; suitable time (or condition); time of year; season
better; preferable; more; increase; (arch.) increase; (arch.) growth