one's own work; making by oneself
to start a journey; to embark on a trip; to set forth; to hit the trail
account; history; chronicle; Kojiki; Records of Ancient Matters
raising the curtain; opening (of an event); start of a season
prologue; prolog; Prolog (Programming in Logic)
store; shop; establishment; restaurant
shopping district; shopping street; downtown
townscape; street (of stores and houses); (look of) stores and houses on street
advance (into a new market or stage of progress); launching (a new career or venture); expanding (into a new market); stepping forward; emerging
consequence; outcome; result; blame
street where many shops and businesses are closed (e.g. due to an economic slump)
specialist shop; shop specializing in a few types of product
still; as yet; (not) yet; more; (more) still; at least
firmly rooted; deep-seated
trade; business; commerce; occupation; calling; profession
regular customer; regular patron; frequenter; constant companion
finding employment; getting a job
company; corporation; workplace
counter for people (usu. seating, reservations and such); first name; famous; great; name; noun
overcoat; exceeding; going over; exaggerated; over the top; over par
overtime pay; overtime money; overtime payment
base (e.g. of a triangle); low class; low in social standing; base (e.g. of support); foundation
office worker; company employee; company man; salaryman (stereotypical Japanese office worker)
town; block; street; road; 109.09 m; 0.99 hectares
animation; animated film; animated cartoon; anime
public square; square; plaza; open space; clearing
spear; lance; javelin; lance; (arch.) jeering
remembrance; recollection; recognition
ringleader; main culprit; main cause; source
several minutes; a few minutes
(one's) superior; (one's) boss; the higher-ups
cooked rice; meal; food; one's living; livelihood
to have (e.g. lunch); to take (e.g. vitamins)