to change the subject (e.g. away from something awkward or inconvenient)
jealousy; yakimochi (roasted rice cake)
to the extent possible; as much as possible; as far as possible; whenever possible; wherever possible; if (at all) possible
guest seating (e.g. theater, stadium); passenger seat (e.g. taxi); audience
older sister; elder sister; young lady; miss; ma'am; older girl
ascension (into heaven); the Ascension; death; rising to heaven
Pegasus (star); Pegasus (winged horse in Greek mythology)
serving (of food); helping; chilled soba served on a dish (often on a wicker basket or in a shallow steaming basket) with dipping sauce
to gain fame; to make one's name
putting a name on something (e.g. engraving, printing)
wringer (clothes); squeezer (fruit, etc.); press (grapes, etc.)
sensation; great popularity; big stir; big splash
love; love (in tennis, badminton, etc.)
to sing (chant, speak) with a melody or rhythm; to set to music (verse, lyrics, etc.)
orderer; purchaser; customer
Latin alphabet; Roman alphabet; romaji; romanized Japanese; system of transliterating Japanese into the Latin alphabet
confusion; bustle; turmoil; to rush around; to act frantically
to show understanding; to appreciate; to be positive about
wet towel (supplied at table); hot, moistened hand towel
as soon as possible; ASAP
OK; okay; fine (without); not needed; unnecessary
eating everything (on one's plate, etc.)
serviced; service-included
to keep (a person) waiting
to cause trouble (for someone); to annoy; to bother; to inconvenience
completely satisfied; as pleased as can be
oar; all; (pulling an) all-nighter; staying up all night
a samurai never goes back on his word
written order; order form
price; cost; charge; payment; bill; fee
receipts and expenditure (disbursements)
exact calculation; squaring of accounts; adjustment
business hours; opening hours; office hours
to write out; to make a fair copy; to rewrite
food and drink; eating and drinking
thank you (for your hard work); good work; see you; goodbye; goodnight