to dress stylishly; to joke; to play on words
uniforms supplied to employees; an allotment
lady attendant; lady's maid; waiting maid
(your) business; (your) concern; (customer's) order; official business (of the government, Imperial Court, etc.); arrest; capture
knee; lap; knee and thigh (while sitting)
to stoop; to bend (e.g. one's knees)
slight bow (as a greeting or sign of gratitude); nod; salutation; consideration; thoughtfulness
hot (thing); passionate (feelings, etc.); ardent; hot (e.g. temper); zealous; enthusiastic; intense
confectionery; sweets; candy; cake
to cool (from room temperature); to chill; to calm down; to cool off; to be frightened (at); to be scared (of)
come; come now; well; who knows; well now; let's see
to approach; to draw near; to be imminent; to press (someone for something); to urge; to compel
earnest; sincere; pressing; urgent; pertinent; appropriate
in addition; furthermore; above (which); on top of (which)
defense; defence; protection
pivot; vital point; cornerstone; Japanese photinia
(arch.) the art of war; (arch.) martial arts; military force; the sword; valor; bravery
making light of; disregarding
lightly; easily; carelessly
future (usually near); prospects
serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
study; diligence; discount; reduction
to worry about; to be anxious about; to be concerned about; to lament; to grieve; to feel sorrow for
such; like that; that sort of; very
personality; character; individuality; personhood
face; mask; face guard; (in kendo) striking the head; surface (esp. a geometrical surface); page; aspect
to accompany; to go hand in hand with; to be consequent upon; to be accompanied by; to bring with; to take with
to collect (debts); to dun; to appoint; to promote; to emphasize; to focus on
management; (executive) staff; leaders; leadership; top brass; upper echelons
thoughtless; rash; hasty; imprudent
unthinking; thoughtless; heedless; inconsiderate
wait-and-see (situation, stance, etc.); waiting to see (how things play out); watching developments (before acting)
claim; insistence; assertion; advocacy; emphasis; contention
unprecedented; unheard-of; record-breaking
national crisis; national disaster
first-class; top grade; characteristic; peculiar; school (e.g. of a performance art); one flag
the last moment; the very end
retirement (from work); leading a quiet life (after retirement); retired person; retiree; surrendering headship of the family (pre-WWII)
to ask for; to apply for; to make an application for; to file a request for; to submit (e.g. one's resignation)
the most; the extreme; prime; conspicuous
status; position; method; way; rule; regulation
talent (ancient unit of weight and currency)