to distinguish between; to tell the difference between
to draw (water); to ladle; to pour (into a cup); to drink (together); to consider (feelings, the situation, etc.); to sympathize with
used to indicate respect for the listener (or reader)
silk thread; silk yarn; corn silk
to communicate with each other; to understand each other; to be mutually understood; to be connected
offensive (movement); aggression
to be pleased; to be in a good mood
daring and resolute; having dauntless courage
new discovery; new invention
group; faction; (political) faction; wing; school (of thought, painting, etc.); sect
individuality; personality; quirk; idiosyncrasy; character; individual characteristic
to rank with; to rank among
suitably; properly; duly; as you see fit; as you think best
to be in sight (e.g. a resolution); to have a clear idea; to have bright prospects
outward appearance; apparent
prostitute (esp. Edo period)
to conceal oneself; to hide; to endure; to bear; to stand
salaried; paid; with pay; paid vacation; paid holiday; paid leave
success in life; getting ahead; successful career; promotion; climbing the corporate ladder; eminence
neighbouring house; neighboring house
open every day of the year; open year-round; operating 365 days a year
pressingly; demandingly; hey! hey!; oi!
first departure (of the day); first train; first bus; departing from the starting station (of a bus, train, etc.)
small number; few; minority
to be crowded with people; to be bustling with; to prosper; to flourish; to do thriving business
dreamworld; dreamland; la-la land
prudence; judgement; sense; discipline; care; control
society; the world; the times
every evening; night after night
(a person's) family background; lineage
hello; good day; good afternoon
pochette; pouch (usu. hung from the shoulder by a long cord)
to keep an eye on; to take care of
sharp-edged tool; sharp weapon; convenience; facility; superior talent; outstanding ability
gap; break; pause; interval; cut; incision
quickly; calmly; intently