to pull tight; to brace; to tighten
hopping; skipping; lightly and repeatedly jumping
to jump; to leap; to splash (of oil, mud, etc.); to spatter; to burst; to crack open
belonging to (a group, organization, etc.); affiliation (with); being attached to; being under the control of; serving (in the military, congress, etc.)
(period of) a year; during the era (of)
another (person); the other person; one more (person)
originally; from the start; from the beginning; none the worse (for); (coming out) even; in the same position (as before)
to the extent possible; as much as possible; as far as possible; whenever possible; wherever possible; if (at all) possible
exclusion; removal; elimination; clearing away; getting rid of
(stare or glare with) scornful eyes; reproachful eyes; disgusted eyes
store; shop; establishment; restaurant
nonexistent; nil; none; nothing (at all); bugger-all
inhabitant; resident; citizen; population
to pull out; to draw out; to omit; to leave out; to do to the end; to do thoroughly; to let out (e.g. air from a tyre)
spirit; sprite; energy; vigor (vigour); fine details; semen
party (of people); set (of people); clan; family; fellow
early morning; early hours; early in the morning
pursuing as a side business; doing in addition to one's main work; running (businesses) simultaneously; side business; job on the side
that's a different matter; that's a different story
closing up shop (for the day); stopping business; going out of business
to put up (a notice, sign, etc.); to hang out (e.g. a banner); to hold up high; to raise overhead; to tout (a principle, plan, etc.); to herald; to publish
signboard; sign; draw; attraction; reputation (of a shop); name
inside of a store (restaurant, café, etc.); store interior; on the premises
to sound; to ring; to resound; to echo; to roar; to rumble
to become confused (disconcerted, disorganized, disorganised); to be flustered; to panic; to hurry; to rush; to hasten
(sound of) footsteps; sense or sign that something is approaching
headgear (esp. one made of cloth); hood; kerchief; tokin (headgear worn by yamabushi)
to put on (one's head); to wear; to be covered with (dust, snow, etc.); to pour (water, etc.) on oneself; to bear (e.g. someone's debts, faults, etc.); to take (blame); to overlap (e.g. sound or color)
busy; occupied; hectic; restless; hurried; fidgety
counter seat; seat at the counter
cooking; cookery; cuisine; dealing with (skillfully); handling (well); managing
skillful; skilful; delicious; tasty; good (deal, idea, etc.); profitable
to float; to be suspended; to rise to the surface; to appear; to come to mind; to have inspiration
certificate; certified document; (the) thumbs up; seal of approval; paper with signature of the shogun or lord
lively; vigorous; sprightly; animated; vivid
particle; atom; little piece; not at all; not the slightest
regular customer; regular patron; regular visitor; constant companion