wearing (e.g. uniform, seat belt); having on
going out; one's best clothes; formal (e.g. language); best (behaviour, manners, etc.)
the ocean; the great deep
as a matter of fact; to tell the truth
as was expected; just as one thought; sure enough; really; actually; ever
to lie in wait (for); to be on the watch (for); to wait (for); to watch (for)
highest grade; superlative degree
stomach; Chinese "stomach" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
home area; home town; local
to lend someone one's shoulder; to support with one's shoulder; to lend a hand; to come to someone's aid
to look out over; to survey (scene); to take an extensive view of
to cut deep into; to cut one's way into (an enemy position); to rush on; to press someone hard (e.g. with questions); to get to the heart of (a matter)
one's business; reading of scriptures before a (statue of) Buddha; bargain; discount; (arch.) money paid to a prostitute or geisha
to have a meal; to take a meal
having one's hands full; not having any room to do more; at the limit
consequently; as a result
turning another away at the gate or front door; refusing to receive a caller
official letter (from the Emperor, Prime Minister, etc.); personal message; handwritten letter; autograph letter
from afar; over a great distance; all the way
reservation; appointment; contract; subscription; programming (e.g. a device); setting (e.g. a timer)
exceptional; unusual; extraordinary; unprecedented; singular
social life; social intercourse
bringing up (one's daughter) like a princess
teahouse; (Edo period) rest stop; (geisha) teahouse; establishment where patrons are entertained by geisha; tea house (that sells tea); tea dealer
skewered rice dumplings in a sweet soy glaze
to like; to prefer; to be pleased by
to go over the top; to act without restraint; to cut loose
prudence; discretion; thought
something to think about; one's thoughts; concern; thinking about something; being absorbed in one's thoughts