any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand
princess; spoiled girl; hothouse flower; glue
yes?; no?; isn't it?; is it?
to laugh; to smile; to sneer; to ridicule; to be dumbfounded; to be flabbergasted
to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by
cheap; rash; thoughtless; careless
although; though; despite the fact that ...
(practical) experience; personal experience; hands-on experience; first-hand experience
door (Western-style, car, etc.)
to close (e.g. book, eyes, meeting, etc.); to shut
ochazuke; rice with tea poured on it
to become hungry; to get an empty stomach
master (of a house, shop, etc.); husband; sir; boss; patron of a mistress, geisha, bar or nightclub hostess; sugar daddy
only; merely; approximately; about; just (finished, etc.); as if to; (as though) about to
more than anything; above all else
to become known; to come to light; to be known; to be understood; to clearly not amount to much; to be insignificant
setting oneself free from the life of a white-collar worker; quitting a job as a salaryman and launching an independent business
service; help; discount; discounted item; free service; freebie; service
establishment; founding; incorporation (of a business)
to catch; to capture; to catch hold of (someone); to stop (e.g. a stranger in the street); towards (someone); at (someone)
posture; pose; position; attitude; approach; stance
to do something without any particular intention or mind to do so
before one knows; before one becomes aware of; unnoticed; unawares
all present; all concerned; all of us
tea (usu. green); tea break (at work); tea ceremony
to carry; to transport; to come; to go; to wield (a tool, etc.); to use
expressly; especially; taking the trouble (to do); intentionally; deliberately
deplorable; regrettable; disappointing; vexing; unfortunate
unanticipated; unexpected
wrong; not good; hopeless; past hope; must not do
interesting; fascinating; amusing; funny; enjoyable; fun
comment (on a website, etc.)
grain; bead; drop; counter for small round objects including grains, seeds, pills, drops
to let fly; to make fly; to skip over; to leave out; to run fast; to drive fast; to spray
report (of news); reporting; news; information; (media) coverage
chest; breast; breasts; bosom; heart; lungs; stomach
to be closed; to be blocked; to be clogged; to be plugged up; to be occupied; to be taken (e.g. accommodation)
flavor; flavour; charm; appeal; experience; taste (e.g. of victory)