to close up; to shut up (e.g. behind doors); to cut off (e.g. because a deadline has expired); to close off (e.g. subscription list)
shoji (paper sliding door)
to fall to one's knees; to go down on one's knees (e.g. to express respect)
to lead into; to draw into
zabuton; flat floor cushion used when sitting or kneeling; usu. rectangular
not writing or contacting for a while; neglecting (failing) to write (call, visit, etc.); long silence
position; opening; employment
from behind the scenes (cheer, pray, etc. for someone); from the sidelines; from a distance; secretly; in secret
he; she; that person; that; that one; that thing
in that respect; on that point; in that regard
to lose; to be defeated; to give in (to); to yield; to be inferior (to); to be second (to)
to rot; to go bad; to corrode; to weather; to become useless; to blunt; to become depraved
guy; fellow; chap; bastard; asshole; arsehole
hell realm; Naraka; Hell; hell; misery; place where a volcano or hot springs constantly spew smoke or steam
to thrust down; to push off
to have a deep grudge; to bear deep resentment towards someone
to chase away; to drive away; to drive out
to express sudden recognition and being impressed; (lit.) to slap one's knee
to plan; to form a plan; to scheme; to envision; to intend to do
in good health; alive and well; going strong
staff officer; military staff; adviser; counselor; counsellor
to order; to send away for; to have (something) sent to one; to pull (something) closer
to resign; to abandon; to step aside; to back out of; to retire; to get away
to choose; to select; to pick (out)
police; police officer; police station; self-appointed enforcer (of a rule, standard, etc.); busybody
inquiry; enquiry; investigation; (police) interview; questioning (e.g. witness, suspect); hearing
to be tired of; to be sick of; to get fed up with
tooth; teeth; tooth (of a comb, saw, etc.); cog; support (of a geta)
mostly; almost; nearly; roughly; approximately; about
notice of resignation; (one's) resignation; resignation notice
accomplice; co-conspirator
even at the best of times; already; (even) under normal circumstances; in addition to; as it is
on the wane (e.g. popularity of something); decline of one's fortunes
the end; closing; being done for; that's it; that's enough; that's all
victim (esp. someone killed); casualty
separate case; another matter; different matter; another project
event; affair; incident; case; plot; trouble
conclusion; decision; end; settlement
exceedingly; extremely; very many; indeed
together; jointly; at the same time; with; both