next; following; subsequent; stage; station
in one's own way or style
to advance (spatially); to go forward; to precede; to go ahead (of); to make progress; to move ahead (e.g. of work); to intensify
light (i.e. not heavy); feeling light (i.e. offering little resistance, moving easily); light (i.e. of foot); effortless; non-serious; minor; slight
relief; reassurance; recognition of right to land ownership (by the shogunate, a feudal lord, etc.); (arch.) living safely surrounded by walls
really; truly; indeed; good grief
immersing oneself in; being absorbed in; devoting oneself to; giving oneself up entirely to
part-time job; side job; part-time worker; albite
one's original family name; maiden name
to give one's name (as); to introduce oneself (as); to claim to be; to call oneself; to reveal oneself (as); to admit to being
to explain clearly; to give detailed instructions
in an instant; in a flash; in the blink of an eye; in no time at all; just like that
to leak out (of a secret); to come out; to be exposed (of a lie, improper behaviour, etc.); to get away (of a fish)
(unexpected) incident; unforeseen event; surprising occurrence; happening (performance)
dear (old); fondly remembered; beloved; missed; nostalgic
all right; very well; there, there; patting (e.g. a child on the head); stroking
keep it up!; way to go!; you've got it!; that's it; attaboy!; attagirl!
fleeting (glimpse, glance, etc.)
to look at; to gaze; to stare at
to walk noisily; to walk loudly
to leave behind; to put off; to postpone
to raise; to elevate; to move something (to a higher place); to put onto (e.g. a shelf); to increase (price, quality, status, etc.); to raise (a wage); to show someone (into a room)
I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal
to hurry; to rush; to hasten; to make something happen sooner
ceremonial hall (e.g. wedding, funeral); hall for ceremonies; place of ceremony
to descend (e.g. a mountain); to go down; to alight (e.g. from bus); to get off; to step down; to retire; to be granted
guest; visitor; customer; client; counter for containers used to entertain guests
hurriedly; in a hurry; hastily; sudden; abrupt
plans; arrangement; schedule; program; programme; expectation
I'm told; is what I heard; is how it is, apparently; is what they said
honorific/polite/humble prefix; honorific suffix
but; however; (and) yet; nevertheless; still; for all that
don't you think?; indicates question
drawing room; parlour; parlor; reception office
to face each other; to be opposite (to)
as much as one can; as much as possible
to have the privilege of doing
we; us; I; me; my store (business, etc.)
service; help; discount; discounted item; free service; freebie; service