standard practice; playing by the book; established tactic; joseki (in go); standard sequence (esp. in a corner); standard move
anyhow; at all events; in any case; either way; anyway
support (e.g. for an argument); backing; proof; evidence; corroboration; substantiation
travellers' inn; stage inn
to enquire; to inquire; to seek information
in the meanwhile; during the time
to take measures (in face of events being anticipated); to come to an agreement (in bargaining, etc.); to strike a bargain; to clap one's hands together
paper store; paper merchant; paper seller; paper maker
place; location; room; space; basho; wrestling tournament
clue; lead; key; handhold; hold
twice; again; second time
effort; exertion; endeavour; endeavor; hard work; striving
to take someone (to some place); to take someone along; to lead someone away
don't you think?; indicates question
(short) rest; breather; break
to get information; to find out; to get wind of
cooked rice; meal; food; one's living; livelihood
to cheat someone out of; to wangle; to get; to obtain
security guard; doorkeeper
straight (from one place to another); going right onto; on the way; simultaneously; incidentally; directly
glittering; sparkling; glistening; twinkling
to cover; to hide; to conceal; to wrap; to disguise
to bring forward (e.g. by 3 hours); to advance; to hasten (e.g. one's death); to quicken (e.g. one's step); to speed up; to accelerate
facing; opposite; across the street; other side
greengrocer; fruit and vegetable shop
to soak (in); to steep; to dip; to pickle; to preserve (in salt, vinegar, etc.)
diligently; seriously; perfectly; properly; sufficiently; satisfactorily
tightly (holding on); firmly; strongly (built); solidly; properly; well
shopkeeper; storekeeper; proprietor of a shop
to eat; to live; to make a living; to bite; to sting (as insects do); to tease; to torment
manners; behavior; behaviour
arrogant; haughty; insolent
companion; partner; other party; addressee; opponent (sports, etc.)
astringent; bitter; austere; elegant (and unobtrusive); sour (look); glum
splendid; nice; sufficient; fine (in the sense of "I'm fine"); well enough; OK
clean; hygienic; sanitary; pure; virtuous; immaculate
trade; business; trading; turnover; sales; takings
light; well-lit; bright (of a colour); brightly-coloured; cheerful; bright; encouraging (for the future of a project, etc.)
one-plate meal; simple meal; austerity diet
satisfaction; pride; one's strong point; one's forte; regular customer; regular client