light; lamp; counter for electric lights
neighbouring house; neighboring house
unremitting effort; dogged perseverance; unswerving loyalty
tightly (holding on); firmly; strongly (built); solidly; properly; well
greens; vegetables; rape (Brassica napus); rapeseed
arbor; arbour; suffix forming the final part of the pseudonyms of some writers and performers; suffix forming the final part of the name of a restaurant
meal; Emperor's meal; meal of a noble; high-quality (of a food or drink); premium
partaking; participating; taking part in; sharing (something with someone)
last drink (of sake); last glass; last cup
to face (each other); to be facing; to be directed toward (the future, etc.); to be in response to; to receive (a client, etc.); to compare with
(sound of) wind blowing through pine trees; (sound of) steam whistling in a kettle (at a tea ceremony); matsukaze; sugar-glazed cookie sprinkled with sesame or poppy seeds
reasonably; fairly; hurriedly; in a rush; approximately; about
to clear; to make clear; to be unruffled; to look unconcerned; to look demure; to look prim
to bail out (water); to dip out; to ladle out; to start drawing (water)
consultation; discussion; conference; collusion; bid-rigging
take the opportunity to (do something else)
(confronting a problem, etc.) head-on; directly; outright; (lit.) from the front
negotiations; discussions; connection
assuming that ...; supposing that ...
honour; honor; dignity; prestige; reputation; appearances
to come to (a serious state); to reach
long-awaited; much-awaited
well then ...; in that situation; in which case
after a long time; for the first time in a while
to borrow; to have a loan; to rent; to hire
ace up one's sleeve; trump card; secret skills; secret; (arch.) left hand
degree; extent; (health) condition; state of health; adjustment; moderation; addition and subtraction
rice bowl; tea cup; teacup
nursing; nurse; attending; attendant; entertainer
contracted regular payment, e.g. monthly, weekly, etc.; by the (month, week, etc.)
wanted; wished for; in need of; I want (you) to
cleverness; skill; tact; clever person (in a particular field); skillful person (skilful)