without; unacceptable; not alright; unsatisfactory
how should I put it?; what shall I say?; well, you know; like
nature; spontaneity; natural airhead
form; shape; figure; visage
to lead someone around by the nose
contact; connectedness; rapport; mutual touching
wonderful; marvelous; strange; strangely enough; oddly enough; for some reason
measuring by feel; adjusting by feel; doing by feel; adapting to the situation (one's strength, strictness, etc.); making allowances; using discretion
seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity
to drain; to pour; to wash away; to distribute (e.g. electricity over wires, music over a PA system, etc.); to circulate; to cruise (e.g. taxi); to float
shopkeeper; storekeeper; proprietor of a shop
isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...
is it?; isn't it?; be; is
princess; daughter of a nobleman
to throw out; to fire; to expel; to give up; to abandon; to neglect
witty and knowing; not to be underestimated; smooth operator
it's been a long time; long time no see
training; education; stocking up; laying in; preparation (e.g. ingredients); girl studying to become a geisha
pochette; pouch (usu. hung from the shoulder by a long cord)
to chase; to run after; to pursue
(not) well; (not) properly; (not) enough; (not) sufficiently; (not) satisfactorily; (not) decently
to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
important; serious; valuable; precious; serious matter; major incident
to decrease (in size or number); to diminish; to abate
yes?; no?; isn't it?; is it?
chic; smart; understanding; considerate; familiar with worldly pleasures (esp. sexual relations, geisha districts and red-light districts)
(your) words; what you say; what you have said; a few words (of welcome, advice, etc.)
to behave like a spoiled child; to fawn on; to take advantage of; to presume upon (e.g. another's benevolence); to depend on
oh!; good heavens!; ugh!; oh no!; ah!; the penny drops!
nonexistent; not being (there); not having; not
lively; full of spirit; energetic; healthy; well; fit
store interior; inside of a shop
seat; location (of a gathering, etc.); place; position; post
young; youthful; immature; green; low (number); small
farmer; farming family; farmhouse