to put on (another's shoes by mistake); to put (shoes) on the wrong feet; to mistake (one thing for another); to confuse; to have a mistaken idea of
good-for-nothing; useless; worthless
biography of a brave fighter; heroic saga; chivalric romance; tale of one's heroism; episode of bravery; acts of violence
methodical; precise; meticulous; wooden post that has been carved to have a rounded corner with grooves running along either side of it
letter (of an alphabet); character; writing
good handwriting; skillful penmanship; speedy writing; vigorous writing
tender; warm; meticulous; detailed; deep (of a colour); thick (e.g. fog)
to dispatch (someone); to send; to make go fast (a car, horse, etc.); to drive; to move quickly (one's pen, eyes, etc.); to run (one's eyes over something)
polite; courteous; civil; careful; close; thorough
contents of a document (esp. of a letter)
to become pale; to turn pale
contents; interior; substance; content; (sword) blade
safekeeping; temporary custody; claim check; deposit receipt; matter left undecided; unresolved issue
request; commission; entrusting (with a matter); dependence; reliance
new rice; first rice crop of the year; novice; beginner; newcomer
to leave (in someone's keeping); to put (in someone's care); to put (someone) in charge of; to leave (a matter) in someone's hands; to lean on; to put one's weight on
habit; (social) custom; practice; convention
(apparently) that's what it's like, isn't it; that sort of (thing mentioned immediately prior)
formal; official; regular; proper; legal; due (formalities)
training; drill; practice; discipline
to pile up; to stack; to load (car, ship, etc.); to pack; to acquire; to accumulate
purpose; goal; aim; objective; intention; motive
ideal; perfect; most suitable; just right
capable person; talented person; human resources; personnel
same period; corresponding period; same year (of graduation, entering a company, etc.); contemporary; synchronization; synchronism
dissatisfaction; discontent; disapproval; objection; complaint; protest
misemono; type of Edo- and Meiji-period side show often held outdoors or in small temporarily erected shacks on temple and shrine grounds; show; exhibition; spectacle
this is not the time (for that); that's out of the question right now
to care for someone; to look after someone
no matter what it takes; by any means necessary; at all costs; by hook or by crook
to receive permission; to leave (with someone's permission); to retire; to refuse; to beg off doing
sudden; abrupt; urgent; pressing; steep; sharp; rapid
investigation; examination; inquiry; enquiry; survey
to go out (e.g. on an excursion or outing); to leave; to depart; to be about to leave; to be just going out
guy; fellow; chap; bastard; asshole; arsehole
to run away; to flee; to avoid (a question, responsibility, etc.); to evade; to win without being overtaken; to hold off the other contenders (until the finish)
cackling (sound of shrill laughter)
to catch; to stop the blow; to react to; to take (advice, etc.); to accept
to press against; to push against; to force against; to foist on (task, responsibility); to impose (one's will)
to contemplate; to ponder; to think long about; to turn over in one's mind
aquiline nose; Roman nose; hook nose