sacred books; sutras; scriptures; Bible
the way it was; the way it used be; as of old; in former times
fingering an object (in killing time); amusing oneself; diversion; gambling
program (e.g. theatre, theater); programme; (theatrical) piece; number; performance
to gather (bringing something); to gather (to exchange something)
trade; buying and selling
eating while standing; eating at a (street) stall
okonomiyaki; savoury pancake containing meat or seafood and vegetables
konnyaku (Amorphophallus konjac); konjac; devil's tongue; konnyaku jelly; konjac jelly; devil's tongue jelly
miscellaneous goods; general goods; sundries
setting up a stall or booth (bazaar, festival); opening a branch office; opening a store
increase (in an amount of money)
articles made out of paper (by hand); paperware
turning round; going around; turning about; surrounding; encircling
hire (charge); rent; charge; fare; fee; freight
alternately; by turns; one after the other
to become animated; to liven up; to become active
unexpectedly; surprisingly
lover; lady-killer; sexy guy
prosperity; flourishing; thriving
misedashi; debut of an apprentice geisha; ceremony in which a shikomi becomes a maiko
secondhand book; ancient book; antiquarian books
selling out; being sold out
application; entry; request; subscription; offer; proposal
though one didn't intend (expect) to
hectic; topsy-turvy; chaotic
multicolored; multicoloured; of various colors; diverse; of all kinds; all manners of
bond; bill; certificate; security
just; justifiable; right; due; proper; equitable
taste (in fashion, music, etc.); sense (e.g. of humour); flair
amount of experience; experience level; experience point; exp; XP
man's looks; handsomeness; good-lookingness
sample; specimen; pattern; model; example
to hang down (from); to dangle; to be within one's reach; to dangle (before one's eyes); to be completely reliant on; to be entirely dependent on
this is why; this means; it is the case that
to refuse; to decline; to deny