leak; leakage; omission; oversight; I; me
celebration; celebratory event; congratulatory gift; tip; gratuity
how long; how far; how much
to have a (rough) idea (of what the situation is)
to pile up; to make a heap; to lay (e.g. bricks); to acquire (e.g. experience); to build (a reputation)
monopoly; monopolization; exclusivity; hogging; keeping to oneself
to be excited; to be elated
corner; nook; recess; downstage right (on a noh stage)
swastika (esp. counterclockwise form as a Buddhist symbol); fylfot; gammadion; swastika-shaped family crest
Mr; Mrs; Miss; politeness marker
request; appeal; claim; purchase
plain; plateau; tableland
pardon; forgiveness; forbearance
owner of a brothel or restaurant
to nod one's head; to nod yes; to agree
to cramp up; to tighten; to be insistent; to persist (in one's opinion); to act tough; to bluff; to prop up (e.g. with a post)
store; shop; establishment; restaurant
favored geisha; beloved geisha; geisha someone is showing favor to
ball; sphere; bead (of sweat, dew, etc.); drop; ball (in sports); pitch (e.g. in baseball); pile (of noodles, etc.)
chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum morifolium)
to be sad; to mourn for; to regret
year; age; years; past one's prime; old age
Bon festival (Buddhist ceremony held around July 15); Feast of Lanterns
edge of the eaves; house frontage
garden lantern; hanging lantern
consoling the spirits of the dead
three famous beauty spots
buying up of goods; cornering (market)
to refuse; to reject; to decline; to prevent (from doing); to deny (e.g. access); to block
rival; competitor; competition
nothing special; no big deal; doesn't matter
to put back in a good mood; to cheer up
gloomy; melancholy; pessimistic; luxuriant (of vegetation)
eye; eyes; sight; vision; looking
to be harmful to; to hinder; to interfere with; to irritate
discourtesy; impoliteness; excuse me; goodbye; to leave; to be rude
small; little; tiny; insignificant; humble; modest
fragment; splinter; wane (of the Moon)
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; I feel regretful; thank you very much (for help, etc.)