very likely; very probable
on that occasion; at that time; then; in that case
fleet (fishing, naval, etc.); convoy; group of ships
large size (paper, book, etc.); ōban; large oval gold coin used in the Edo period
to add (e.g. a postscript)
sound recorder; tape recorder
stool (stood on to reach high objects); small stepladder; (fig.) stepping stone
elegance; refinement; grace; aroma
to copy; to duplicate; to describe; to depict; to imitate; to model after
selection; choice; choosing; picking; election
to fail to catch; to ignore
to behave like a spoiled child; to behave like a spoilt child; to fawn on; to depend and presume upon another's benevolence
to wring (towel, rag); to squeeze; to squeeze (fruit to extract juice); to press; to rack (one's brains); to strain (one's voice); to extort
cat-and-mouse (race); lead changing hands many times
hewn stone; quarried stone; ashlar; flagstone
(length of one's) step; stride; pace
just managing; with great difficulty
(on) one's own; (by) oneself
to soak into; to sink into; to seep into; to permeate
to begin to crumble; to crumble and fall (or collapse) onto another object
bamboo thicket; bamboo grove
liking very much; loving (something or someone); adoring; being very fond of
to think over; to ponder; to ruminate; to reflect
uncle; old man; mister; manybar goatfish (Parupeneus multifasciatus)
firmly; solidly; sturdily; strongly; toughly
pure and clear; "clear and bright" solar term (approx. April 5)
having an ancient and honorable origin; of good lineage; of noble birth
issue; offspring; paternal blood
room for confining criminals or lunatics (Edo period)
strongly hoping or requesting (of something that is difficult to be brought to fruition)
first thing after rising; as soon as getting up
stubble; unshaven face; beard one has because one is too lazy to shave; 5-o'clock shadow
sitting opposite each other
sad to say; how sad; alas
to correct; to touch up; to smarten up; to put one's hand in (e.g. pocket)
high-class; high-grade; high-quality; high-ranking; high-level; senior
confections; sweets; candy; cake