bowl; pot; (plant) pot; flowerpot; crown (of the head); skull
to bud; to sprout; to germinate; to have luck on one's side; to get lucky
a little late; somewhat late; latish; a little slow; somewhat slow
ahead (of); before; slightly earlier
to begin purchasing; to purchase
whether one likes it or not; willy-nilly
junkie (drug addict); junkie (person with an obsession)
all sorts of things; (anything and) everything; by all means; at any cost
self-education; self-instruction; self-study
immediate (effect, result, etc.); instant; instantaneous; prompt
leader; guide; mentor; coach
pioneer; trailblazer; leader; groundbreaker; pathfinder; forerunner
rival; competitor; competition
wide difference; a world of difference
economical; comparatively cheap
royalty and titled nobility
entering (the marketplace); introducing (something) to the market; access; visiting a high-class or noble individual
opening to the public; making available to the public; exhibiting; unveiling; release (of a film, information, etc.); disclosure
new; fresh; new item (e.g. customer, regulation); newly created object; new customer
may I come in?; please forgive me; I'm sorry
demanding; difficult; strict
hello; good day; good afternoon
large size (paper, book, etc.); ōban; large oval gold coin used in the Edo period
oneself; oneself; for oneself; personally
to buy a large amount (of); to purchase (in large quantities); to buy in; to buy regularly; to make regular purchases; to be a regular customer
smoothly; easily; readily
(one's) quota; assignment
diligent study; devoting oneself to one's studies
appointed date of delivery; delivery time; due date for payment; period for payment; deadline (for payment or delivery)
trial manufacture; experiment; test piece; prototype
haughty; arrogant; insolent; presumptuous
to accomplish; to fulfill; to carry out
to have a taste for; to be fond of; to enjoy (in moderation); to be modest; to be prudent; to watch (e.g. one's behaviour)
knot; tying; bundle; lumping; conclusion; ending
technical; specialist; professional; exclusive
trial of strength; test of one's strength (stamina)