equal; identical; the same; no different (from); just like; equivalent
head (of a household); proprietor (of a store); one's husband; (one's) employer; (one's) master; host
chores; odd jobs; miscellaneous affairs; miscellaneous expenses
conducting wire; line of flow (of people, objects, etc.)
speech; expression; wording; language
sense of distance (physical or emotional); feeling of distance
family name; house name; family honour; family honor
commoner; plebeian; commoner (in Japan between 1869 and 1947; the lowest of the three classes)
to know; to be aware (of); to be acquainted (with); to think; to consider; to believe
unexpectedly; surprisingly
way of speaking; intimation
to live; to make a living; to get on with
to overdo; to do too much
former (incumbent); predecessor
ten-year-old; ten year old
even though; despite; when
resolute; firm; dauntless; undaunted
crossing; passage; importing; import; wandering; wanderer; migration
congratulatory visit to the Imperial Palace (e.g. at New Year)
lovely; cute; charming; sweet
citizen (of a country); citizenry; citizen (of a city); resident; bourgeoisie; middle class
tremendous; immense; enormous; colossal; stupendous; huge
popularity; public favor; condition (e.g. market); tone; character
worship; adoration; admiration; cult
speaking of ...; when it comes to ...; as for ...; if one were to say ...
within the country; inside the county; domestic; home; internal
condition; state; health; state (of health); way; manner
people; (all) persons; everyone; (arch.) you (usu. plural)
god-like existence; person far higher (in hierarchy, etc.) than oneself
monarch; sovereign; ruler; liege (lord)
to show respect for; to revere; to honour; to honor; to worship; to hold in esteem
therefore; and so; for that reason; accordingly; consequently; hence
behavior; behaviour; conduct; entertainment; treat; feast
friendly; easy to get on with; easy to talk to; easy to like
office hours; business hours; working hours
bell (often a large hanging bell); chime
nine-to-five (working hours); nine to five
rest period; intermission; break time; recess
whenever necessary; as needed; as required; at any time; at all times
white; correction fluid; white-out
residence; estate; grounds; premises; mansion
master; Your Lordship; My Lord; husband
personal attendant; valet; maid