lowering; sinking; depreciation; price fall; punch line (of a rakugo story); (arch.) sword strap
explanation (e.g. for one's actions); excuse; justification; defense; defence
cool; refreshing; clear (e.g. eyes); bright; clear; distinct
song; singing; classical Japanese poem (esp. tanka); modern poetry
ringleader; mastermind; leader (of a plot)
arrangement; preparations; search (by police)
influence; effect; to influence; to affect; to have an influence on
actual place; actual location; the spot; place where one is currently living
informant; informer; contact; Information Provider
search (esp. in criminal investigations); investigation; inquiry; enquiry
when it becomes; when it comes to
early (days); initial stage; initial
stage; step; level; rank; order; stairs
carelessly; thoughtlessly; inadvertently
to explain; to dispel doubts
office work; clerical work; administration; business; affairs
directly opposite; right in front
chivalrous spirit; chivalry
carrying (on one's person or in the hand); mobile phone; cell phone
slave trade; white-slave trade; human trafficking
destruction; annihilation; devastation; catastrophe
arrowhead; target of a flying arrow; brunt (of an attack); the very moment (when); the point (of doing)
discontent; dissatisfaction; complaint; grievance
great scholar; profound scholar
hem; (trouser) cuff; bottom part; bottom edge; foot (of a mountain); tips (of hair)
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
fleeting life; this transient world; sad world; world of grief and worry; the world of the living; this life
duty; sense of duty; honor; in-law; relation by marriage
unworthy (of one's father, teacher, etc.); I; me; incompetent; unskilled; (arch.) unfortunate
pupil; disciple; adherent; follower; apprentice; young person
plate (often as in "tectonic plate")
going through; going via; going by way of
rigour; rigor; closeness; compactness; tightly knit
readiness to cooperate; framework for cooperation