counter for flat objects (e.g. sheets of paper); (arch.) counter for positions or roles; (arch.) counter for food portions (now only gyōza and soba); counter for ranking level
even if; even though; even; too; whether ... or ...; no matter (what, where, who, etc.)
to cross the ocean (i.e. to go to or come from overseas)
to break; to be smashed; to split; to crack; to be divided (opinion, vote, etc.); to split (e.g. of a party); to come to light
business discussion; negotiation
to offer (a suggestion, etc.); to propose (an idea, etc.); to approach with (a proposal, etc.)
to hesitate; to have scruples; to be afraid of what others may think; to lord it over; to have great influence
consideration; concern; attention; thoughtfulness; making arrangements; care
age thirty; one's thirties
mistress; kept woman; concubine
seat; place; position; status; gathering; party; stand
to lose; to miss (a change, opportunity); to lose (a loved one); to be bereaved of; to concede (goals, points, etc.)
marriageable age; chance of marriage
far; distant; distant (past); remote (in time); distant (relationship or kinship); having little to do (with someone); far (from something else in quality, degree, etc.)
important; momentous; essential; principal; major
matter (to discuss); item (on the agenda); issue; (court) case
to put to use; to make good use of; to exploit
preface; introduction; preamble
to become experienced (after many years of practice)
to be fragrant; to smell (good); to stink; to smell (bad); to glow; to be bright
good family; respectable family; decent family
just a minute; small quantity
overprotective; excessive care; overprotection; overprotectiveness
alone; by oneself; on one's own
all day long; all the day; throughout the day
to seclude oneself; to shut oneself away
monitoring; watching; observation; surveillance; guarding; supervision
to show mercy; to show sympathy; to have compassion; to be kind
gap; space; break; interlude; chink (in one's armor, armour); chance
to take (someone) out (for a walk, to lunch, etc.); to entice out; to lure away
role; assignment; position (of responsibility); post; part (in a play, film, etc.); role
residence; estate; grounds; premises; mansion
detached building; solitary house; room detached from main house; separation from; loss of interest in; independence of
half; semi-; half-past; odd number; (arch.) unit of land area (595.8 m^2)
counter for leaves in a book (esp. one with traditional Japanese-style binding); counter for blocks of tofu; counter for servings in a restaurant; counter for long and narrow things such as guns, scissors, spades, hoes, inksticks, palanquins, candles, jinrikishas, shamisen, oars, etc.; even number; 109.09 m
one day; (on) a certain day
unthinkable; unexpected; absolutely not!; far from it!; (it was) no bother at all; not at all
to be angry; to resent; to be enraged; to be indignant
to lament; to grieve; to regret; to deplore
older sister; elder sister
to protect (someone); to look after (e.g. an injured leg); to defend; to cover for; to stand up for; to stick up for