engraver; carver; sculptor
one's later years; final years (in life)
(act of) building (temple, monument, etc.); erection
the same; the said; likewise
hut; house; boarding house; school dormitory; (arch.) one day's march (approx. 12.2 km)
as; because; with; due to
white heat; incandescence; becoming excited; getting heated (e.g. of a discussion); reaching a climax
interview (i.e. television, newspaper, etc.)
on a stage; on a platform; on an altar
overall victory; championship
with a rustling sound; rippling (of a stream, etc.); murmuring; slurping down (ochazuke); quickly and easily (e.g. write a letter); with ease
presence of other people; (in) public; (in) front of others
due to the nature of one's job; because of one's line of work
to pamper; to make a fuss of; to spoil; to fawn over
food and drink; eating and drinking
candidacy; standing as a candidate; bidding (to host an event, e.g. the Olympics)
layman (esp. as opposed to a Buddhist monk); laity; local manners; modern customs; common; popular
to eat too much; to overeat
appetizer or snack served with drinks; accompaniment to an (alcoholic) drink
to appear; to start to appear; to show signs of appearing
peaceful; tranquil; calm; restful
attempt; trial; experiment; endeavour (endeavor); effort; venture
unaware; unmindful; unconscious; blind; apathetic
declining; refusal; nonacceptance; turning down; withdrawal (e.g. of candidacy); pulling out (e.g. of a race)
plentiful; lot of; much; pile of
to try out the food at various restaurants
extremely spicy; fiery hot; extremely harsh (criticism, review, etc.); scathing
to animate; to liven up; to cheer up
different opinion; objection
principal occupation; main job; professional; an expert; I (of a government official, etc.); me
female clothing; wearing female clothing; cross dressing (for a man)
popularity; favour; defense; defence; agreement; receiver of technique (e.g. in martial arts)
disadvantage; handicap; unfavorable position