to slacken; to loosen; to relax; to slack off (e.g. one's work, attention); to not put one's heart in
to pile up; to make a heap; to lay (e.g. bricks); to acquire (e.g. experience); to build (a reputation)
in the prefecture; prefectural
largest class; top category
sales pitch; sales lure; catchphrase
... being the case; (precisely) because ...; as might be expected from ...
stand; stall; booth; kiosk; store
restaurant (esp. Western-style)
household (electrical) appliances; home appliances; consumer electronics
selling area; counter; section; favorable time to sell; good time to sell
to surprise; to frighten; to create a stir
(medical) doctor; physician
sickroom; hospital room; ward
small-format paperback book; pocket paperback
suitable time; good time; propriety; moderation
apple (fruit); apple tree (Malus pumila)
to peel; to skin; to pare
kitchen knife; carving knife; (arch.) cooking; (arch.) food
fully; luxuriantly; fluffy; plump; soft and full
to re-think; to think back upon; to change one's mind
to be reminded of; to call to mind
to walk noisily; to walk loudly
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
to fuss over; to be particular about; to be obsessive about; to be fixated on; to obstruct; to hinder
statue; picture; picture revealing character
to build up; to complete; to construct; to make up; to fabricate; to invent
to clear away; to remove; to demolish
to look back on (the past); to reflect on; to look behind (at); to turn round (and look); to consider; to concern oneself about
no matter what; whatever happens; in any situation; rain or shine
it is not possible (to, that); there is no such thing as
early (days); initial stage; initial
helping hand; help; support; aid
to hold out; to extend (e.g. one's hands); to thrust (javelin); to offer (e.g. aid, help, etc.)
difference; discrepancy; variation