to put out one's hand; to extend one's arm; to reach (for); to try one's hand at (something new)
inner parlor; inner parlour; salon; living room
to knock together; to strike against each other; to arrange (e.g. a meeting); to discuss (in advance)
(bowing and) greeting; (arch.) declining; (arch.) refusing
yesterday and today; only recently; just recently; only yesterday
on business; for business; business purpose
(any) particular; special; particularly noteworthy; worth mentioning
(arch.) pain; (arch.) trouble; illness
one's business; reading of scriptures before a (statue of) Buddha; bargain; discount; (arch.) money paid to a prostitute or geisha
worry; concern; anxiety; care; help; aid
girl; young (unmarried) woman
one hundred-thousandth; sudden; abrupt; unexpected
foothold; footing; position; standing; ground
whether or not (in phrases like "I don't know whether or not I can come")
to probe; to search; to sound out; to investigate
reputation; public opinion
asking; enquiring; searching; looking for
boastful; conceited; bragging; impudent
solely; entirely; only; or
(company) director; executive; top management; important post; role with heavy responsibilities
fame; distinction; rise; advancement
shaking; trembling; pitching; disturbance; unrest; agitation
being all smiles with joy
understanding; comprehension; appreciation; sympathy
myself; oneself; (arch.) I; (arch.) me; (arch.) you (referring to one's inferior)
tension; mental strain; nervousness
to deceive with smooth talk; to wheedle; to give someone a snow job
swallowing; understanding; apprehension
mawashi; belt; mantle; cape; gang rape
counter for jewels in a watch; counter for transistors, diodes, etc. in an electronic product
vast; huge; immense; malva nut (Sterculia lychnophora)