-smell; stinking of; smacking of; hinting of
administration; governance; the authorities; authority
at regular intervals; evenly spaced
adviser; someone to consult with; someone to turn to about one's concerns; confidant
indoor (court, pool, etc.)
to be able to ...; can ...; to get; to acquire; to obtain
wearing a sword; being armed with a sword; sword
to be possible (in terms of time, money, etc.); to be able (to do); to fit (schedule, budget)
my goodness!; oh my!; oh dear!
since long ago; already; for quite a while; for some time now
shamelessly; brazenly; coolly; fast flowing (of water)
to smell; to smell of; to have a smell
hair style; coiffure; hairdo
to weave within (hair, fabric, etc.); to braid
café; cafe; coffeehouse; hostess bar (serving western alcoholic beverages; Taisho and Showa period)
having an audience with someone of very high social standing (e.g. the emperor)
vocal message; speech; statement; prologue at the start of a kabuki performance
relief; embossed carving; bringing to the fore; throwing something into relief
no matter how much time passes
to lead; to take the lead (in doing something); to precede; to go before; to die before (esp. one's spouse, parents, etc.); to be a prerequisite
to give an answer; to find an answer to a question; to work out a solution
leaving everything up to someone else
problematical statement; controversial statement
how should I put it?; what shall I say?; well, you know; like
biological parent; real parent
another day; some other day
indefinite; hazy; vague; unsettled; undecided
tight-lipped; able to keep a secret
to spread rumors; to spread rumours
established fact; fait accompli
to lead someone around by the nose
accepting; consenting; agreeing; submission; compliance; agreement
studies; schoolwork; classwork
dispute; argument; contention
about; concerning; as to; regarding
to sacrifice oneself; to die a martyr
eager; earnest; ardent; OFF (on switch)
to be attentive to small details; to be attentive to others (or others' concerns); to have one's mind turn groundlessly to something negative
to ask for; to apply for; to make an application for; to file a request for; to submit (e.g. one's resignation)
sleeping together; sleeping with; sharing a bed
highly unpredictable; touch and go