retirement age; (arch.) years of service in a military rank before eligibility for promotion
relationship; relation; terms (good, friendly, etc.)
the gods of heaven and earth
to swear; to vow; to take an oath; to pledge
for; for the sake of; to one's advantage; because of; as a result of
once; one time; exclusively; only; alone
dropping (of tears, dew, etc.); falling off; dropping off; inadvertently (coming to the surface); letting out (e.g. a secret)
to not understand what somebody is getting at; to not understand what is being talked about
specific; particular; designated; specifying; designating; identifying
belonging to (a group, organization, etc.); affiliation (with); being attached to; being under the control of
distinction (e.g. between right and wrong, public and private, etc.)
in a word; to put it briefly; to make a long story short
bad guy; villain; evildoer; scoundrel
to know; to understand; to be aware of; to consent; to agree
to conquer (e.g. an enemy); to defeat; to overcome (a difficulty); to out-hit
circuitous; roundabout; indirect
place hidden from view; cover; shelter; hiding place
(fighting) spirit; motivation; shout (for getting in the right mood to deal with something, etc.); cheer; kiai; short shout when performing an attacking move
basis; foundation; grounds; authority
authority; power; influence
grateful; thankful; welcome; appreciated; evoking gratitude
generously; liberally; magnanimously
to profit; to get; to have (bear, beget) a child; to have a stroke of luck
to lay in stock; to replenish stock; to procure; to learn; to find out; to take in
to drain; to flow (unobstructed); to sell well; to be in good demand; to exit the stage; to remove (a prop) from the stage
to be profitable; to yield a profit
throng; gathering of people
good at business; having a good head for business; good businessman; shrewd salesman
to share (someone's) good luck; to follow (someone's) example; to enjoy the same benefits (of someone or something); to be named after
implication; hidden meaning; latitude; atmosphere; tone; sentiment
expression; presentation; representation; notation
to state; to express; to mention
on bad terms; at loggerheads
brilliant; glorious; glittering; bright; splendid (e.g. achievement, success); promising (e.g. future)
glitter; glimmer; sparkle; twinkle
gossip; government OSI procurement; GOSIP
occupation; profession; job; vocation; trade; calling
greengrocer; fruit and vegetable shop
lukewarm; tepid; disagreeably warm (e.g. bath)
to watch over; to watch attentively
story about human nature or emotions (esp. rakugo); emotional rakugo story lacking a punch line