to compare; to make a comparison; to compete; to vie
people (of a country); nation; citizen; national
evil spirits of rivers and mountains
to build (a nest); to nest; to haunt (a place); to hang out (somewhere)
rushing into; breaking into; storming; plunging into (war, etc.); embarking on (a new venture)
reckless; thoughtless; rash; ill-advised; impulsive; mad (e.g. scheme)
until now; so far; up to the present
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
to bow; to bow one's head; to apologize; to apologise; to bow to; to yield to
to shift one's attention to; to shift one's focus on
long ago; a long time ago; already
unshapely; unsightly; clumsy; unpresentable; uncouth; awkward
to cry; to weep; to sob; to howl
to desire; to wish; to beg; to request; to have something done for oneself
report; notification; registration
useless; futile; unnecessary; needless; not on business; unrelated
to be much obliged (to someone); to receive favor (favour); to be indebted; to be grateful
third day of the month; three days
to step forward; to step forth; to advance; to start; to embark on; to set forth on
street; quarter; district; area
prime location (for offices, housing, etc.); best district (in town); excellent piece of land
(in the) style of a gate; gate-equipped (house, shop, etc.); kanji "gate" radical (radical 169)
full of (e.g. mistakes); riddled with; covered all over with (blood, mud, etc.)
through; throughout; in the course of; all over or throughout (e.g. a place)
to polish up; to shine up
corridor; gallery; hallway; cloister (i.e. covered walk typically circling a building or garden, esp. in a palace or place of worship)
one's post; place of work; workplace
(present) head of a family
husband; master (of a house, shop, etc.)
to employ; to hire; to charter
washing; laundry; relaxing; taking a break
being in charge (of an area of responsibility); being responsible (for a work role, etc.)
contract; compact; agreement
position; job; employment; opening
introduction; presentation; referral; listing
care; looking after; trouble; bother; good offices; recommendation
kind; gentle; considerate; generous; friendly; nice
to step aside; to move (i.e. out of the way); to make way; to resign; to retire; to quit