each time; every time; whenever (something happens); on the occasion of
gradually; by degrees; little by little; steps; stairs; staircase
habutai; habutae; fine Japanese silk
trade; buying and selling; trafficking (e.g. of humans, arms, drugs); dealing
indicates two contrasting actions; (arch.) indicates possessive (often found in place names and compound words)
to be crowded; to be packed; to be complex; to go into; to put into; to do intently
prosperous; flourishing; popular; widespread; active; lively
walk; walking; (arch.) foot messenger (of a town, village, etc.)
business world; business circles
influential; prominent; strong; likely; plausible
person to be reckoned with; person of importance; one person; one character; someone
shallow river; shallows; flatboat; river boat
businessman; industrialist
wharf; bridge; jetty; pier
to plan; to form a plan; to scheme; to envision; to intend to do
establishment (of a business); founding
supply; supplying; replenishment
kind offices; services; through the good offices of; intercession; mediation
to dance (orig. a whirling dance); to flutter about; to revolve
project; enterprise; business; (arch.) act; (arch.) deed; (arch.) conduct
dress; attire; clothing; getup; outfit; personal appearance
maid; female servant; hostess (in a ryokan); waitress (in a traditional restaurant); (arch.) court lady
some people; a few people; several people
good luck; fortune; happiness; harvest; yield
unhappiness; sorrow; misfortune; death (usu. of a relative); bereavement
change; alteration; difference; distinction; something wrong; abnormality
nearby (one's seat); (by) one's side; Dear (Mr./Mrs.)
naughty; mischievous; unruly
one day; (on) a certain day
in accordance with; following; roughly; about; Street; Avenue