section (i.e. of text); sentence; phrase; verse (of 5 or 7 mora in Japanese poetry; of 4, 5, or 7 characters in Chinese poetry); haiku; first 17 morae of a renga, etc.; maxim
superior airs; air of importance; overemphasis
ill-natured; mean; nasty; sadistic; cruel; mean-spirited
to keep a watchful eye on
island; one's territory (of a sex worker, organized crime gang, etc.); one's turf
battery (of artillery, cameras, etc.); barrage
to entrust (someone) with; to leave (a matter) with someone; to have someone deliver (a message, parcel, etc.); to send (through someone); to use (something) to express (one's feelings, opinion, etc.); to express in the form of (something)
ivy (esp. Boston ivy, Parthenocissus tricuspidata)
pedagogy; (study of) education
teaching methodology; pedagogy
counter for books; volume
different school (e.g. of ikebana)
ornament; decorative object; figurehead; leader without real power
round; circular; curved; smooth; harmonious; calm
purpose for which money is spent; the way money is spent; how goods are used
immorality; injustice; adultery; illicit relationship; murdering one's teacher or a government official (one of the eight unpardonable crimes)
truthfulness; credibility; sincerity; honesty; good faith
truth; reality; sincerity; honesty; indeed; really
Dear Sir or Madam, in reply to your letter ...
to ask (humbly); to request (humbly)
may ... be with you; may there be ...
for a long time; since long ago; always; already; far in advance (e.g. reservation)
to annoy; to cause trouble
unfinished; not completed; unpaid; outstanding; unsettled
passionate; hot-blooded; full of vitality
previous day; day before; eve; prior day; preceding day
to pass on (a message, thoughts, etc.); to convey; to inform (of a visitor, phone call, etc.); to announce (a visitor); to act as an agent (between a manufacturer, wholesaler, etc. and retailers); to act as an intermediary
wish; desire; request; prayer
young master; son of a high-ranking person