to scatter; to blow about; (arch.) to spread a rumor; (arch.) to talk around
to meet; to face someone; to co-star; to appear together; to be matched; to face against
to speak; to talk; to mediate; to act as a go-between; to put in a good word (for someone)
coffee shop; tearoom; coffee lounge; coffeehouse; cafe
social life; social intercourse
(something) has never occurred; to have never done (something); such a thing has not happened; never happens; there is never a time when
on rare occasions; once in a blue moon
through; throughout; through (the good offices of); by way of
field; sphere; realm; division; branch
adaptation; accommodation; conforming; acclimatization; acclimatisation
to side with (someone); to support (someone)
all one has; all one's possessions
to project; to stick out; to stand out
several people; a few people
around there; near there; or thereabouts; or so; such a matter; such a thing
geisha; professional female entertainer, usu. at traditional banquets
when it comes to ...; where ... is concerned; if it's the case that ...; if it turns out that ...; if it's true that ...
association; socializing; socialising; fellowship
to smoke (e.g. fire); to billow smoke; to smoulder; to be hazy; to look dim
relation; connection; affinity
(dragging a large or heavy item) slowly; (falling) little by little; (slipping) gradually; on and on; while putting off; with a slurp
indirection; indirectness
marsh; swamp; wetland; being hooked (on a video game, TV show, etc.)
timetable (esp. a weekly school timetable); schedule
course (of events); development; progress; market order; order without limit
prefectural; managed by a prefectural government
one turn; spinning around; complete change; reversal; (an) about-face
to be worth the effort; to be worth the trouble
as usual; as is one's habit
among (other things); especially; particularly; inter alia; above all (else)
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward
suffocation; choking; asphyxia
to make; to produce; to prepare (food); to brew (alcohol); to raise; to grow; to till
deeply meaningful; profound; rich (in meaning)
wisdom; intelligence; intellect
even a little; any at all; if only a little; no matter how little