important matter; matter of great importance; serious affair; major incident; emergency
the other day; a few days ago
perception; intuition; the sixth sense
search; lookup; hunt; (item of) research; exploration; investigation
bad job; poor workmanship; bungle
fortifying mochi; mochi that improves one's strength; mochi received from one's parents after giving birth; mochi given to a toddler on its first birthday
mountain climber; mountaineer
celebrated personage; big-wig; person in a high position
rice cake shop keeper; rice cake store (shop)
prosperity; flourishing; thriving
thankfully; fortunately; luckily; thanks to your (his, their, everyone's, etc.) kindness; thanks to your assistance; thanks to your support
darn it!; darn!; oops!; oh dear!; oh no!
come, come; come; come now; here you go; here; when handing something
signboard; sign; draw; attraction; reputation (of a shop); name
passage; path; route; one's way
rest area; rest stop; service area (next to a highway); service station; parking area
coat; jacket; outerwear; top; upper-body garment
proper (appearance, posture, etc.); correct; neat; straight; upright
Obon; Bon Festival; Buddhist festival for honouring the spirits of one's ancestors, held in mid-August or in some regions, mid-July; tray
mochi; small rice cake made from glutinous rice
delivery (of a package, goods, etc.)
what; what kind of; no ...; any; adds emphasis to the preceding word; no
to be shy; to be bashful; to feel awkward; to feel embarrassed
worshipper; worshiper; visitor (to temple or shrine)
examination of a body to determine if a crime has been committed; investigation (e.g. of a crime scene)
outward appearance; ostensible; public; official
dogs and cats; pets; something trivial; worthless thing
traces of a crime; evidence of a crime
starting field not containing any 20-point cards
to set aside; to keep in reserve; to hold on to
kindness; favour; favor; hospitality
to offer (e.g. flowers at a grave); to present (to a god, the deceased, etc.); to dedicate; to give as a parting gift; to offer (parting words)
please; kindly; I beg of you; by all means; without fail
happiness in the next world; heavenly bliss; repose of one's soul
depending on the circumstances; due to (with modifying verb)
murder of one's master; murderer of his master