goes without saying; needless to say; obvious
application (of a rule, law, method, etc.)
visit (to a shrine, grave, etc.); worship
proverb; saying; aphorism; maxim
good things come to those who wait
to roll in; to tumble into; to visit (esp. to stay overnight as an unwanted guest); to fall in one's way; to fall into one's lap
what would (you) do?; what to do about it
to insert; to put in; to thrust in; to plug in
to become empty; to be emptied
flood of emotions; many thoughts
to eat up (completely); to put down (a rebellion); to suppress; (arch.) to make flat; (arch.) to level out
ecstatically; spellbound; with rapt attention; abstractedly; absentmindedly; absorbedly
to be in a tizzy; to be in a frenzy; to have one's eyes light up; to have a different look in one's eyes
suddenly and forcefully (e.g. jerk, poke, shove); in a single gulp; in one go
congratulation; congratulations; celebration; congratulatory gift; present
chic; smart; understanding; considerate; familiar with worldly pleasures (esp. sexual relations, geisha districts and red-light districts)
elegance; refinement; (refined) taste; elegant arts; refined pursuits
person of refined tastes; sophisticated person; man of the world; understanding person; man about town
fervour; fervor; vigour; vigor; ardour; ardor
student guidance; student counseling
fleeting life; this transient world; sad world; world of grief and worry; the world of the living; this life
gloom; sadness; melancholy; despondency; cares; worries
with energy (of parties and such); enthusiastically; going all out
to dispel; to clear away; to accomplish a goal; (arch.) to make it sunny; (arch.) to make clouds disappear
fraud; swindle; graft; saying you're going to do something but in the end not doing it; making promises without keeping them; flaking out
to the best of my ability, poor though it be
hospitality; reception; treatment; (light) refreshment; entertaining with food and drink; treat
(not) even a little bit; (not) in the slightest; (not) one bit
closing of a gate; (Edo-period) house confinement
simple; plain; modest; frugal; reserved
to urge; to encourage; to press; to stimulate (e.g. growth); to hasten (e.g. development); to quicken
fixed time; regular time; scheduled time; fixed period; scheduled period
satisfying; pleasing; gratifying
celebration (of a joyous occasion); blessing; giving one's blessing; blessing (from God)
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward