putting that aside; that said; apart from that; anyway; be that as it may
music; old Japanese court music; gagaku
to make matters worse; besides; what's more; in addition; on top of that
confectionery; sweets; candy; cake
to be to the point; to be pertinent
temporarily; short period; once; one morning
going into battle; departure for the front
to pass each other; to cross paths
to become greasy; to become oily; to be loud and garish
at the height of one's power or influence; at the peak of one's popularity
to pin the enemy down; to glare another down (and render impotent)
to run (of liquid); to spread; to blur; to blot; to ooze; to well up (of tears, etc.)
nail; spike; tack; rivet; brad; (pachinko) pin
in the ministry; in the department
to act as one pleases; to throw one's weight around; to have everything one's own way
(a) slight; disrespect; making light (of); neglect
lungs; bottom of one's heart; vital point
recommendation; advice; suggestion; encouragement
patient's chart; clinical records; record (e.g. student, equipment maintenance, etc.)
scriptures; canon; teaching guide
efforts; exertion; endeavour; assistance; services
illiteracy; ignorance; arhat; someone who has attained nirvana
for a certain reason; owing to unavoidable circumstances
(received) favor, kindness or blessing (favour)
indicates concession or compromise; indicates permission
to freeze (from fear, etc.); to be unable to move (e.g. from surprise); to be paralyzed (with horror, etc.); to cower; to shrink in on oneself
to cry against; to denounce publicly
walnut (Juglans spp., esp. Juglans regia)
colouring; coloring; sex appeal (esp. of women); sexiness; interest in the opposite sex; sexual feelings; charm
careless; stupid; thoughtless; heedless; unobservant; inadvertent