dainty; delicate (e.g. fingers); fine; sensitive; delicate (feelings, sense, etc.); subtle
to carve into; to cut into; to engrave into; to inscribe
(carved) statue; sculpture
right (in front); directly; properly; normally; honestly; decently
to wear (clothes) stylishly; to dress oneself stylishly
polite; respectful; reverent
oh!; dear me; my goodness; well well; I say
honour; honor; glory; privilege
to know; to be aware (of); to be acquainted (with); to think; to consider; to believe
bamboo grass; generally smaller species of running bamboo that do not shed their sheaths (e.g. Sasa spp.)
first-class; first-rate; characteristic (of); peculiar (to); school (e.g. of flower arrangement); one flag
(large) house; residence; mansion
illusion; hallucination; misapprehension; misconception; misunderstanding
luxurious; magnificent; extravagant; sumptuous
salon; saloon; sarong; saron (musical instrument)
butcher's shop; butcher; meat shop
very interesting; of absorbing interest; having a keen interest (in); being immensely curious (about)
imitating; copying; mimicry; behavior; behaviour; action
to take advantage (e.g. of a weak situation); to size up (e.g. customer when setting a high price)
here and there; in places
to enliven (e.g. a conversation); to animate; to engage in enthusiastically; to become successful and well known
to recognise; to recognize; to know by sight; to become acquainted with
friend; companion; acquaintance; friendship; companionship
place; spot; grounds; arena; stadium; range
guidance; leading (the way); information; notice; announcement (of a visitor's arrival); informing (someone) of a visitor's arrival
Obon; Bon Festival; Buddhist festival for honouring the spirits of one's ancestors, held in mid-August or in some regions, mid-July; tray
black suit; mourning clothes; black-suited staff member (e.g. in restaurant, sex establishment, etc.)
elegant; graceful; refined; leisurely; comfortable; easy
cutting ingredients into decorative shapes (e.g. vegetables)
one bow; one salute; one greeting
to taste; to try (food or drink)
oh; ho; exclamation of surprise, admiration, etc.; hoo (owl call); toot (sound of a flute)
one breath; time of one breath; pause; break; (doing in) one go; doing without stopping
eye; eyes; sight; vision; looking
southern part; the south (of a region)
to be collected (of clams, etc.); to be gathered (of mushrooms, herbs, etc.); to be picked (of fruit, etc.); to be able to collect; to be able to extract; to be able to get
first-class goods; A-grade product
zealous; enthusiastic; ardent; fervent; keen; eager