to often be the case; to occur frequently; to be common; to be popular
guest; visitor; customer; client; shopper
rear carrier of a palanquin
district; area; zone; quarter; section; region
emotional attachment; attitude (expressing emotion); meditative pose (e.g. an actor); posing for effect
weak point (to take advantage of); weakness; object; aim; thing to look at
drink money; alcohol expenses; tip; gratuity
to one's heart's content; as much as one likes; without reserve; freely; to the full
the more ... the more ...; as; (arch.) while; (arch.) during; (arch.) because; (arch.) since
absurd; unreasonable; extreme; senseless; disorderly; chaotic
OK; okay; fine (without); not needed; unnecessary
to correct; to touch up; to smarten up; to put one's hand in (e.g. pocket)
zabuton; flat floor cushion used when sitting or kneeling; usu. rectangular
inside out; upside down; flip side; opposite; contrary
compliments; civilities; hospitality; special treatment; bill (at a restaurant); check
service; help; discount; discounted item; free service; freebie; service
Japanese dock (Rumex japonicus)
hurrying (to somewhere); rushing; hastening; express (train)
to slip through (a crowd); to weave through (e.g. traffic); to pass through; to get around; to elude (e.g. the law); to evade
with a start; with a jump
to come near; to let someone approach; to bring near; to bring together; to deliver (opinion, news, etc.); to send (e.g. a letter); to let someone drop by
suitable; appropriate; becoming; fitting
reefy coast; windswept and wave-beaten shore
vista; view; scene; counter for scenes (in a play)
always; constantly; constancy; eternity; permanent residence
magnificent; sublime; vigorous; bold
hearty; tremendous; magnificent; glorious; splendid; heroic
to support; to maintain; to bring up; to raise; to adopt (a child); to cultivate (a habit, a quality, etc.)
commissioning; entrusting (with); request; appointment (to a position)
cultivation of aesthetic sensibility; education in good taste
embodiment; manifestation; materialization; materialisation; expression; indication
to be faintly visible; to be barely visible
to desire; to want; to expect (of someone); to hope for; to see; to command (a view of)
bravery; valor; valour; courage
firm; unshakeable; resolute
mind; spirit; attitude; mentality; spirit (of a matter); essence
looking good; standing out (in a particular context or setting)
to dwell (in); to exist (within); to stay (at); to stop (at); to be in the womb (of an unborn child); to be part of a constellation
not only ... but (also); as well as ...
this sort of; this type of
Bushido; samurai code of chivalry