inside (a refrigerator, warehouse, etc.)
openly (unashamedly) in broad daylight
to hesitate; to have scruples; to be afraid of what others may think; to lord it over; to have great influence
is not; am not; are not; isn't it?
to break down; to collapse; to fall apart
rule over the whole country
to take part in (usu. something bad); to be a party to; to have a hand in
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
not; nonexistent; not being (there)
area; vicinity; side; edge; circumstances
what kind of; what sort of; what; how; in what way
to plan one's next moves; to work out a plan
indicates a confident conclusion; indicates emotional emphasis; indicates question
two characters; two letters; (arch.) garlic chives (Allium tuberosum); (arch.) Chinese chives
close thicket; dense forest; jungle; amazon.com
area; domain; territory; field; range; region
relay station (esp. on Edo-period highway); post station; stage
ryokan; traditional inn; Japanese-style lodging, usu. professionally-run
refined; genteel; graceful; decent
person who gets easily elated (when praised, etc.); person who readily chimes in with others; person who gets carried away easily
four man group; quartet; the Gang of Four
one's family; family member
to dish up; to arrange food (on a plate)
individual plate; single individual's small dish on which food taken from shared serving dishes is placed
to complain; to lodge a complaint
unwillingly; grudgingly; shaking head in refusal (like a child); no!; no no!
light seasoning; mild flavour; bland taste
barking up the wrong tree; calling at the wrong house
with all due respect; I'm sorry, but ...; I'm afraid ...
request; invitation; privilege in criminal law given to nobles of the fifth rank or above (ritsuryo system)
unsatisfied; unsatisfactory; insufficient
strongish; somewhat strong
dress; outfit; getup; to dress oneself; to outfit oneself
subtleties; niceties; fine points; subtle; sensitive
knowing; (an) acquaintance
ho-ho-ho (e.g. Santa Claus)
harbour; harbor; landing place; wharf; anchorage