of good character; kindhearted; good-natured
appearing that; seeming that; looking like; having the appearance of
as usual; as always; as before; as ever; still
vitality; energy; dynamism
somehow; somewhat; seemingly
to rise; to go up; to enter (esp. from outdoors); to come in; to enter (a school); to advance to the next grade; to get out (of water)
nobori; long, narrow banner attached to a pole on one side and a horizontal rod along the top; Boys' Day nobori; carp streamer
originator; pioneer; inventor; progenitor; primogenitor; founder of a family line
by nature; from the very beginning; through and through; absolutely (not); (not) at all
merchant; trader; tradesman; dealer; shopkeeper
energy; vigour; vigor; liveliness; spirit; life
one cause; one reason; one factor
in any case; regardless; either way; since it makes no difference anyway (you might as well ...); since it won't change the outcome; if you are doing it regardless
imitating; copying; mimicry; behavior; behaviour; action
touting; soliciting; luring; tout; barker; pander
you have only to; all you have to (do); all that's required; as long as; if only
in that manner; like that
direction; orientation; bearing; course (e.g. of action)
to betray; to turn traitor (to); to double-cross; to disappoint; to let down
guest; visitor; customer; client; shopper
if it's going to be that way, then ...; if given the choice; if possible; if anything
one; 1; best; first; foremost; beginning; start
evening; night; dinner; evening meal; counter for nights
endurance; patience; perseverance; self-control; self-restraint
skill; ability; dexterity; performance; workmanship; craftsmanship
guest; visitor; customer; client; counter for containers used to entertain guests
drumming (noise); beating; rapidly; quickly; continuously; one after the other
to drain; to flow (unobstructed); to sell well; to be in good demand; to exit the stage; to remove (a prop) from the stage
number (in a series); (one's) turn; watch; guard; rank; standing; bout
to come along; to come around; to turn up; to arrive at the present; to get where one is; to have been doing something (for a period of time)
oh; oh my; oh dear; well, ...; er ...; why, ...
combination; assortment; matching (in a contest); pairing; combination
beginning; outset; first; onset
to steam (food, towel, etc.); to be hot and humid; to be sultry
to create; to bring forth; to invent; to think up and bring into being; to give birth to; to bear
popular; well-liked; common; frequent; popular music; pop music
anciently; formerly; old times; a long time ago
each place; every place; various places; all parts (of the country, world, etc.)
to resemble; to look like; to be like; to be alike; to be similar; to take after
to enliven; to liven up; to cause a stir in (e.g. the newspapers); to make prosperous
to (finally) arrive at; to reach (at last); to (manage to) get to; to find one's way to
potato (Solanum tuberosum)