structural alteration (of a building); reconstruction; rebuilding; remodelling; remodeling
(arch.) large river (esp. the Yangtze); Lake Biwa
to translate; to interpret
ignorant of the ways of the world
looking for something; searching for something; object being sought
treasure chest; strongbox
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.)
to suit the convenience of; to accommodate
duckweed; rootless person; wanderer
(walk) briskly; at a brisk pace; quickly
quadruped walking; walking on four legs
party (gathering, celebration, etc.); party (group, political, etc.)
common knowledge; well-known fact
the whole world; the whole country; society; the public; supremacy over a nation; government of a country; having one's own way
coming and going; traffic; road; street; association; socializing
leisure; leisure time; spare time
disposal; abandonment; scrapping; annulment; cancellation; abrogation
whole family; entire family; all over the house; throughout the house; retainer of a daimyo; feudal domain
what; how; what (a) ...!; how ...!; surprisingly; to my amazement
round and cute (esp. of eyes)
to find fault with; to question
outing; excursion; pleasure trip; going on a picnic
beyond this point; from now on; after this
to cut open; to clear (land); to cut (a path, road, etc.); to carve out (a new career, future, etc.); to open up (a new field)
dew; tears; (not) a bit; (not) at all
perception; sensing; noticing
ryokan; traditional inn; Japanese-style lodging, usu. professionally-run
business hotel; cheap but conveniently located hotel with only basic conveniences, targeted at business travellers
extension and structural alteration of building
gate; branch of learning based on the teachings of a single master; division; phylum; counter for cannons
orthopedic surgery; plastic surgery
Japanese style; light wind; moderate breeze
objet d'art; item of artwork; object; curio