to draw back; to sink; to be set back (e.g. from a road); to withdraw (e.g. from the public eye); to retire to (somewhere)
to keep (a person) waiting
guest; visitor; customer; client; shopper
appetizer; starter; hors d'oeuvre
sorry to bother you, but ...
to deprecate oneself and praise the listener; to abase oneself
zabuton (flat floor cushion used when sitting or kneeling; usu. rectangular)
to stick through; to force through; to spread throughout; to thoroughly diffuse; to make a path between two points; to proceed in a logical manner; to let pass
blending of Japanese and Western styles
drawing room; parlor; parlour; guest room
reception (e.g. of visitors); dealing with
delicate; minute; fine; detailed; subtle
to give (time, money, goods); to donate; to do; to perform; to apply (processing, makeup, etc.); to add (e.g. ornamentation, annotation)
chair; stool; post; office; position
high class; high grade; high rank; seniority
far away; far off; far; long ago; long before
highly priced; expensive; valuable; costly
elegance; grace; article; item; counter for items (of food, etc.); counter for dishes or courses (at a restaurant)
to be shut; to close; to be locked; to tighten; to be tightened; to become sober
master of the tea ceremony; person with eccentric tastes
samue; monk's working clothes
clothing; costume; outfit; garment; dress
guest; visitor; customer; client; counter for containers used to entertain guests
to go out to meet; to receive; to welcome; to accept (e.g. as a member of a group or family); to call for; to summon
manners; courtesy; etiquette
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
various; all sorts of; variety of; (arch.) various colors (colours)
reading too much into (what ... says)
to recommend (someone to do); to advise; to recommend (a book, someone for a position, etc.); to suggest; to offer (a drink, cigarette, seat, etc.)
as (e.g. "do as one is told", "as we age we gain wisdom"); wherever (e.g. "wherever my fancy took me")
-clad; in the midst of; tenths (e.g. wholesale price, as tenths of retail price); times (i.e. multiplied by); able-to-seat (of a chair, etc.)
to remain; to be left over; to be in excess; to be too many
to protrude; to stick out; to be forced out; to be pushed out; to go over (e.g. a budget); to go beyond
before oneself; in front of one; a bit before reaching (a location); this side (of a location); one's standpoint; one's appearance; skill
fine wrinkles; crow's feet
ageing; aging; senile deterioration
old age; old person; the old; the aged
reliable; dependable; trustworthy; sure