being independent; standing on one's own; becoming independent
something said for politeness' sake; diplomatic language; honeyed words; lip service; empty compliment
aggressive; pushy; in-your-face
to set up shop; to open a store
walk-in; person who walks into a hotel, etc. without a reservation; walk-in closet
common people; ordinary people; masses
worldly wise; sophisticated; street smart; knowledge of the world (acquired in the school of hard knocks); toughness
Ginza (shopping district in Tokyo); (Edo period) silver mint
interior (of building, room, vehicle, etc.); interior design
confused; flustered; at a loss
weak-willed; easily pressured; pushover
to give (someone) a treat; to be extravagant; to live luxuriously; to be proud; to be haughty
influence; clout; leverage
person working for someone else (followed by job title); hired
to awaken; to arouse from sleep; to bring to one's senses; to disabuse (someone of); to sober up; to dampen
dress; outfit; getup; to dress oneself; to outfit oneself
Champs-Élysées (in Paris)
walking; strolling; roaming; wandering; exploring
complete change; reform; restoration; remodeling; remodelling; renewal
pitiful; unfortunate; poor; unpardonable; regrettable
property; fortune; assets
smelling of fish; fishy; degenerate (of a monk); depraved; worldly; mundane
cold vegetable hors d'oeuvres in Chinese cuisine
serving (of food); helping; chilled soba served on a dish (often on a wicker basket or in a shallow steaming basket) with dipping sauce
longed-for; anxiously awaited
to blame; to reproach; to question (a suspect); to challenge; to aggravate (an injury); to be aggravated
beautician; cosmetician; hairdresser; hair stylist
present (e.g. government, administration); current; existing
(tree) trunk; (arrow) shaft; (tool) handle; backbone; base