to imitate; to follow; to copy; to emulate
timidly; nervously; with nervous diffidence; trembling with fear
for use of customers or guests
tea; tea plant (Camellia sinensis); tea preparation; making tea; brown; (arch.) mockery
to hold out; to extend (e.g. a hand); to present; to submit; to sacrifice; to give (up)
coarse, low-grade tea; tea (often used when offering someone a cup)
together; jointly; at the same time; with; both
a puff; a smoke; (short) rest; break; one dose (of medicine or poison); (brief) lull
the real pleasure (of something); the real thrill; flavour of ghee; (fig.) delicious taste; Buddha's gracious teachings
to taste; to savor; to appreciate; to enjoy; to experience; to go through
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
dangling; swaying; (walking) leisurely; aimlessly; idly; lazily
lively; active; vigorous; animated; brisk
a little; a few; small; only; just; merely
shadow (e.g. on someone's happiness); cloud; shade; gloom
to take (a resource, e.g. time or money); to hang; to come into view; to arrive; to come under (a contract, a tax); to start (engines, motors); to attend
just (now); quite (near); unintentionally; subconsciously
getting carried away; going too far; overdoing
inner thoughts; real intention; at heart; deep down; inner center (centre)
economy; economics; finance; (one's) finances; being economical; economy
religion; religious affiliation; belief; religious activity
public order; public peace; public security; law and order
topic; subject; much talked about; topical; in the news
a long time (since the last time); first in a long time; it's been a long time; long time no see
imagination; supposition; guess
person with whom to speak; someone to talk to; companion; advisor; adviser
solitude; loneliness; isolation
persistent; obstinate; tenacious; relentless; insistent; importunate
around there; near there; or thereabouts; or so; such a matter; such a thing
circumstances; conditions; situation; reasons; state of affairs
to take (preventive) measures; to come to an agreement (in bargaining, etc.); to strike a bargain; to clap one's hands together
as if (something untrue were actually true); like hell (e.g. "like hell I will")
gem; jewel; precious stone
to inlay; to set; to stud (e.g. star-studded sky); to enchase (something) with; to mount (gems)
traditional cap worn by Shinto clergy and courtiers; crown; diadem; top kanji radical; first verse of a haikai, etc.; best; peerless
base; basis; base (e.g. military); depot; base; base bag
brilliance; polish; lustre; luster; glossy finish
colouring; coloring; shade (of colour); flavour; nuance; feel
annulation; ring shape; loop shape