to begin talking; to open up
inveigling; ensnaring; enticement; cajoling
to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to have a good command of (a language); to play proficiently (of a musical instrument); to work (a puppet); to pull the strings of a puppet
rumor that appears to be quite true (rumour)
to have a rumor circulating
quite absurd thing; something ridiculous that makes one laugh; extremely irritating thing
sure; certain; trustworthy
boning (fish or meat); deboning; watering down (a plan, bill, etc.); dilution; taking the backbone out of; weakening
to like too much; to like to excess; to adore
to exterminate; to eradicate; to wipe out; to let (fire) go out; to let die (e.g. flowers); to run out of
to fall in love; to be in love; to be charmed with; to lose one's heart to
to point; to nominate; to select someone; to identify; to indicate; to play (a game of shogi)
with a slap; with a pop; without batting an eyelid; generously; cutesy suffix applied to names
illegitimate (e.g. born to a mistress)
(Japanese) imperial succession
right (to do something); authority; power
a-ha-ha (laughing loudly)
staff officer; military staff; adviser; counselor; counsellor
how (beautiful, etc.); what a ...; nothing worth mentioning; nothing special; of what name
grotesque; disgusting; gross
to freeze to; to be frozen to; to freeze in place; to be still
present (e.g. government, administration); current; existing
one's father; one's old man; middle-aged (or older) man; old man; one's boss; proprietor (of a restaurant, store, etc.)
military personnel; soldier
as (much) as possible; as (much) as one can; wherever practicable; if possible
shop; store; somebody who sells (something) or works as (something); somebody with a (certain) personality trait; house; roof
grounding (in a skill or subject); knowledge; training; achievements; attainments; accomplishments
stamp (postage); merchandise certificate
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
scornful laughter; ridicule; derision; sneer
mark; target; object; subject; point (e.g. of argument)
to be on the verge; to be on the brink; to get close
conquest; subjugation; overcoming; chastisement; punishment; punitive expedition
achievement; meritorious deed; distinguished service; contribution
to take (seat, position, course, office, etc.); to assume; to ascend (the throne); to accede; to start (on a journey); to commence
use; adoption; acceptance; appointment; employment; engagement