men and women; man and woman; both sexes; both genders
notice or order handed down from above; announcement; notification; Edo-period proclamation issued by the shogunate (or a daimyo, etc.) to the concerned parties
representation; representative; exemplification; typification; leader; switchboard number
pretext; history; past; according to ...; ... says
close (e.g. in terms of relationship); intimate
increase; rise; growth; addition; increment
strategic arrangement of go stones at the beginning of a game; opening moves; preparations; preparatory steps; arrangements
to try to do; to attempt to do
choice; selection; option
unreasonable; irrational; outrageous; absurd
pair; set of two; pair-oared boat; pair; two of a kind
(doing) together; one lump; one mixture; the same; identical; (at) the same time
to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to set free; to let go; to fail to ...
special training; intensive training; crash course
passionate; ardent; enthusiastic
inner part; interior; living quarters (at the back of a house); inner room; recesses (of one's mind); bottom (of one's heart)
swaying (only once, in a large, slow motion); relaxedly
(what) the heck; (why) in the world; one object; one body; one form; one style; one Buddhist image
such; this sort of; like this
affinity; compatibility; chemistry (between people)
worst; horrible; horrid; in the worst case; if worst comes to worst
on bad terms; at loggerheads
flaring up; burning hotly; flying into a rage; losing one's cool; opening suddenly and widely (e.g. eyes, mouth); (arch.) acting resolutely
chime; bell (e.g. doorbell)
to hold in one's arms; to carry in one's arms; to have (problems, debts, etc.); to take on (a responsibility); to employ; to have (on one's staff)
print; printing; (printed) copy; handout; flyer
teacher's desk; teacher's lectern
to go around; to make a circle around; to surround; to circle; to come around (of a season, anniversary, turn, etc.); to return
test (of ability, knowledge, etc.); exam; test (of performance, quality, etc.); trial; rehearsal
now (while the time is ripe); while one still can
official; formal; formula (e.g. mathematical); official (social media) account (of a company, organization, etc.)
confirmation; verification; validation; review; check; affirmation
this is not the time (for that); that's out of the question right now
much less; to say nothing of
to shut oneself in (e.g. one's room); to be confined in; to fill with (emotion, enthusiasm, power, etc.); to imbue with; to fill a space (of a gas, smell, etc.); to be heavy with (e.g. smoke); to be muffled (e.g. of a voice)
relation; relationship; participation; involvement; influence; effect
nevertheless; at any rate; even so; all things considered; be that as it may
to become serious; to take something seriously (e.g. a joke, teasing); to become irritated or angry (esp. at something trivial); to get worked up
to be amazed; to be shocked; to be astonished; to be astounded; to be disgusted; to be exasperated
combination; union; combined; joint; congruence
to tie; to bind; to bear (fruit); to close (e.g. deal); to confirm; to connect (two distant places); to close tightly
string; cord; leash; man who is financially dependent on a woman; gigolo; restrictions; conditions