to do something in readiness for; to get something (needful) done
real name (of a deceased person or a noble); posthumous name
letter; missive; note; mail
rising (from one's bed); getting up; getting out of bed
late at night; at a late hour
to engage in lively conversation
going to bed; retiring (for the night)
a little late; somewhat late; latish; a little slow; somewhat slow
to put on; to wear; to be used to wearing
right on the heels of yesterday, then today ...; soon after something, and yet now ...
worldly affairs; ways of the world
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
to be infatuated (with); to be hooked (on); to lose one's heart (on)
don't worry; no worries; never mind
this and that; this or that; one thing or another; this way and that
zazen (seated Zen meditation, usu. in a cross-legged position)
waitress (in a ryokan or traditional restaurant); hostess
messenger; envoy; emissary
formal dress; ceremonial dress; morning dress; evening dress; dress suit
to bow; to worship; to receive; to see
all that one has; all that there is; the whole
(your) consideration; attention; trouble; high dividends; high rate of return
loyalty; sincerity; allegiance; fidelity; integrity
influence of great virtue; influence of ancestors
reserve; spare; note; memorandum; duplicate; copy
to read out; to read aloud; to call out; to finish reading; to read through
appointment; nomination; ordination; commission; designation
enclosing (e.g. with a letter)
succession to headship of a family
approval; acceptance; recognition; private seal; signet
interference; meddling; butting in
to be unable to do; to find something difficult to do