no matter how you put it; whatever the circumstances may be; say what you like; no matter how you look at it
exchange; conversion; replacement; switching (to); switchover
adapting oneself to the requirements of the moment; playing by ear; ad hoc approach
launch (of a rocket, satellite, etc.); lift-off; end (of a project, theatrical run, etc.); close; party to celebrate the successful completion of a project (run of performances, etc.); wrap party
creation; production; creative work (novel, film, etc.); fabrication; fiction; invention
small restaurant; eating house
to make merry; to frolic; to be in high spirits
to say; to be pleased to say
compromise; cross; blending; eclecticism
to buy all (of something) one can get one's hands on; to buy up; to scoop up
to launch; to shoot up; (of waves) to dash; to wash up (ashore); to finish (e.g. a theater run, sumo tournament); to close
purveyor (to the Imperial Household, etc.); company (or restaurant, place, etc.) that caters to or is popular with a specific clientele
outward appearance; exterior appearance; outward show; looks
innocent; chaste; naive; pure; unmixed; genuine
Japanese style; light wind; moderate breeze
dress; outfit; equipment; makeup; adornment; guise
charm; fascination; glamour; glamor; attraction; appeal
to create (an atmosphere, feeling, etc.); to produce; to engender
meaning; tenor; effect; influence; appearance; aspect
shopkeeper; storekeeper; proprietor of a shop
in person; personally; directly
tatami room; dinner party in a tatami room with a geisha or maiko
to become stiff (of muscles); to get absorbed in; to develop a passion for; to be elaborate; to be intricate
tatami mat; Japanese straw floor coverings
shoji (paper sliding door)
line-up (of players, products, etc.); lineup
modern; lug arm tips (on glasses); temple tips
accessories; small articles; minor character; small fry; weak one
contest (between performers); competitive performance; competition between theatres putting on the same show
cooking; cookery; cuisine; dealing with (skillfully); handling (well); managing
skillful; skilful; delicious; tasty; good (deal, idea, etc.); profitable
he; she; that person; (arch.) you
two blessings at once; flanked by two beautiful women
not the time for; not the place for; far from; far more than; nowhere near just; well beyond
battle formation; camp; encampment; group; gang; war
check; keeping in check; containment (of enemy forces); diversionary action; pickoff throw; holding (a runner) on base
armpit; under one's arm; beside; close to; aside; to the side; off-track
to harden; to freeze; to put together; to collect; to make secure; to stabilize; to fortify
(I) will; (I) shall; let's; (I) wonder (if); might it be (that)
Ming dynasty (of China; 1368-1644)