one stroke (of a brush); a few lines (of writing); note; writing in one go (without stopping to apply more ink to the brush); parcel (of land); same handwriting
to write (e.g. a letter); to draw up (a document); to take down (e.g. notes); to have (lunch, dinner, etc.); to eat
confluence (of rivers); flowing together; joining; joining (of people, groups, parties, etc.); union; linking up
in the same way as; just like
from long ago; from old times; from time immemorial
prosperity; flourishing; thriving
to be worn down; to wear away; to wear out; to dwindle; to be reduced
introduction; presentation; referral; showcase (of a product)
hole; hole; cup; (electron) hole
to miss (a train, bus, etc.); to fail to keep up with (e.g. the times); to be left behind by
complexion; colour; color; blood red
to be wavy; to be curled; to be frizzled
yellowish; tinged with yellow
to grow; to cultivate; to let grow (e.g. weeds)
to shine; to glitter; to be bright
top hat; high hat; silk hat; topper
calmness; composure; presence of mind; stability; steadiness
stylish; smart; with a crack; crisply (e.g. fried, starched); tearing off; ripping off
to wear (clothes) stylishly; to dress oneself stylishly
pure; genuine; trueborn; natural-born
low-lying part of a city (usu. containing shops, factories, etc.); Shitamachi (low-lying area of eastern Tokyo near Tokyo Bay, incl. Asakusa, Shitaya, Kanda, Fukugawa, Honjo, Nihonbashi, Kyobashi and surrounds)
someone with a liking or characteristic; a true representative of (place)
producing (people) in great numbers; appearing one after the other
therefore; for that reason; such being the case
stout; well-fleshed; well-built; well-padded; plump
to be full of (e.g. adventure, youth, energy); to be overflowing with
character (esp. kanji); letter; handwriting; penmanship; the ... word (e.g. "the L word" = "love")
matter causing distress; something causing worry
assistance; help; aid; support; reinforcement
to want; to wish for; to request; to demand; to seek; to search for