foreign country; other country; another province; strange land; alien land
(oral) message; declaration; hearsay; rumour; rumor
to be handed down; to be introduced; to be transmitted; to be circulated; to go along; to walk along
to compare (something) to; to liken; to speak figuratively; to use a simile; to use a metaphor
domestic and foreign; inside and outside the country
to ask; to inquire; to blame (someone) for; to accuse of; to care about; to regard as important
diffidence; losing one's nerve; feeling awkward; feeling timid; being daunted
while; even though; despite
to be late; to be delayed; to fall behind (in a race, one's studies, etc.); to lag behind; to be bereaved of; to be preceded by (someone) in death
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
their Majesties the Emperor and Empress
every person; each one; everybody
slow; time-consuming; late (in the day); towards the end (of the day or night); later (than expected or usual); late
to apologize; to apologise
fast; quick; early (in the day, etc.); premature; (too) soon; not yet
extent; degree; limit; bounds; (span of) time; (a) distance; the state of
to go; to come; to be defeated; to collapse; to be annoyed; to be nonplussed
expressly; especially; taking the trouble (to do); intentionally; deliberately
seems; I think; I guess; don't you agree?; I thought you'd say that!
forcibly; against one's will
to furnish; to install; to get someone's agreement; to patronize; to buy usually from the same store
bad job; poor workmanship; bungle
yes; yeah; huh?; what?; not; 's
haughty; arrogant; pompous; self-important
attitude; manner; behaviour; attitude (towards an issue, etc.); position; stance
in one go; in one gulp; in one breath; immediately; instantly; right away
to destroy; to crush; to break by striking; to spoil; to ruin
thanks to ...; owing to ...; because of ...
calm; quiet; gentle; moderate; reasonable; amicable
incidentally; taking the opportunity; while (you) are at it; on the occasion
wife; (arch.) my dear; (arch.) dear; garnish (esp. one served with sashimi); embellishment
friendly chat; pleasant chat; lighthearted talk; friendly conversation
clearing out people (from room, etc.); ordering people to leave
one's nature; one's feelings; plain; unadorned; mere; poor
reality; actuality; practice (as opposed to theory); truly; really; bhutakoti (limit of reality)
relaxed; familiar; easy to access; friendly
friendship; fellowship; camaraderie