innovative; liberal; reformist; progressive
embarrassing; embarrassed; ashamed; disgraceful; shameful
doing (with resolve); carrying out (e.g. a plan)
to print; to color or pattern fabric using a wooden mold
service tunnel (cables, gas, etc.)
meat shop; butcher's shop
must arrive; must be received
older sister; lass; young lady
war; fighting; fierce competition
counterattack; counteroffensive; counterblow
troop headquarters; stronghold; inn designated for use by a daimyo (Edo period)
come, come; come; come now; here you go; here; when handing something
leisurely; slowly; soon; shortly; here and there; scattered
busiest and most profitable business period; peak season
tired; frazzled; tiresome; tiring; draining
practice; training; drill; (an) exercise; workout
first-person plural (or singular); second or third person plural (implies speaker is of higher status than those referred to)
what kind of; what sort of; what; how; in what way
mark; symbol; to mark; to put a mark on; trademark; paying attention to; focusing on
bustling; shuffling; squirming; creepy crawly
going down; fall; knocking down (in boxing); flooring; being out of action (due to illness, exhaustion, etc.); being down (e.g. with a cold); going down (of a computer system, server, etc.)
serving customers; looking after visitors; reception
to strike (with a stick, whip, etc.); to hit; to punch; to go to (a place to eat, drink, etc.)
excuse me; pardon me; I'm sorry; thank you
stamp; seal; seal impression; seal; mudra (symbolic hand gesture); ninja hand sign
passing through without stopping; passing by
what (e.g. "what rudeness"); what (something) is like
that gentleman; that lady; he; she
such; like that; in that way
with my own (two) eyes; with these very eyes
to ascertain; to check; to make sure
to decline (in prosperity); to become deserted; to become desolate; to taper off (of a sound)
original; unique (e.g. product); signature; exclusive
noon; midday; daytime; lunch
somewhat large; of a larger size; on the large size; large swing (bat, racquet, etc.); long sweeping stroke
two times; twice; two degrees
cloth; fabric; dough; batter; inherent quality; one's true character; unglazed pottery