paying one's own expenses; going into business for oneself; working independently; person who earns their own living
to bite into; to sink one's teeth into
strongish; somewhat strong
good flavor (flavour); good taste; umami (fifth category of taste in food); skill; cleverness; profit
response; feeling; worth ...ing; worthwhile ...ing; satisfying to ...
steamed bun; steamed bread
to rest (from work, studying, etc.); to take a break
as much as one can; as much as possible
charge (for admission, a meal, etc.); fee; price
at the very beginning; first of all; first and foremost; before anything else
latest; newest; late-breaking (news)
quickly (esp. actions); suddenly (esp. wind, rain, etc.)
to interrupt; to interfere; to meddle; to intrude; to butt in; to poke one's nose into
OK; okay; fine (without); not needed; unnecessary
conclusion (completion) of negotiations
to think too much; to be over-concerned
(muscular) explosiveness; explosive power; instantaneous force; quick responsiveness; instantaneity
to have one's name entered (in a list)
monarch; shogun (of the Tokugawa government)
pillow; bolster; introduction (e.g. to a rakugo story); lead-in
death in battle; death on the battlefield
dispersion; scattering; spreading out; diffusion
stinking; smelly; suspicious; fishy; hammy (acting); over-the-top; clumsy
the people; citizens; the populace
to take a breath; to gather one's breath; to catch one's breath; to take a rest; to take a break
ruffled (hair, brush bristles, etc.); unkempt; dishevelled; idling away time; dawdling; dilly-dallying
warfare; the maelstrom of war; disorder brought about by war
to fall (on); to rain down; to shower down; to befall; to happen (to)
something to rely on; aid; someone to rely on; relative; reminder; memento
intonation; accent; modulation; inflection
to discern (e.g. right from wrong); to discriminate; to distinguish; to know (manners, one's place, etc.); to understand; to bear in mind
nothing but; none other than
prosperity; flourishing; thriving
to go to ruin; to go under; to fall; to be destroyed; to die out; to become extinct
with a sting; with a tingle; nervously; tensely; with a rip; with a ripping sound
fear; horror; risk; danger; awe; reverence
to blow against; to spray (paint, etc.; onto a surface)
harbour; harbor; landing place; wharf; anchorage
warehouseman; storekeeper