stingy; cheap; very frugal
not writing or contacting for a while; neglecting (failing) to write (call, visit, etc.); long silence
remarkably; noticeably; visibly; considerably; perceptibly; appreciably
to lay aside; to set aside
as long as time allows; whenever one has the time; as time permits
order; command; directions; instructions
one's station in life; one's personal history; one's circumstances; one's lot; one's destiny; one's future
emptiness; hollowness; vacancy; inanity; pointlessness; meaninglessness
state of mind; mentality; psychology
management; administration; operation; running (a business); conducting
to impose (a tax, fine, etc.); to levy; to assign (a task, duty, etc.); to give; to set
to raise (to maturity); to bring up; to rear; to train; to educate
(a feeling of) identification (with); sense of belonging
hometown; birthplace; native place; (arch.) ruins; (arch.) historic remains
to live under another's roof; to become a dependent on; to flatten oneself (against); to lean in close to
awning (over a window, doorway, etc.); eaves (of a roof); narrow aisle surrounding the core of a temple building; visor (of a cap); brim; classic Japanese women's low pompadour hairstyle
creed; belief; conviction; article of faith
joint; knuckle; tune; melody; node (of a plant stem); joint
help; rescue; salvation; solace; (religious) salvation; (Christian) grace
rejoicing; glorification; exultation; celebration; enjoyment; singing praises
to drop by; to stop by; to drop in; to approach; to draw near; to come close (to)
from beginning to end; from start to finish; from first to last; end-to-end; all the way through
close (e.g. in terms of relationship); intimate
close connection; deep involvement; close relationship
alumni association; graduates' association; alumni meeting; class reunion
relationship; relation; terms (good, friendly, etc.)
to tie; to bind; to fasten; to restrict (freedom); to tie down (with rules, regulations, etc.); to fetter
faithful; devoted; loyal; honest; true
to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by
right in the middle (of); midst; height
to take (someone) to one place after another (forcibly); to drag (someone) around
search; lookup; hunt; (item of) research; exploration; investigation
translation; version (e.g. "English version")
to feed (e.g. an animal on oats); to let eat; to support (e.g. a family); to provide for; to inflict (damage); to deal (e.g. a blow)
which reminds me ...; come to think of it ...; now that you mention it ...; on that subject ...; so, if you say ...
result (that makes an act worthwhile); worth (in doing something); value; Kai (former province located in present-day Yamanashi Prefecture)