like that; that way; thus
frame (physical structure); framework; framework (of a plan, system, etc.); structure; outline
paying cash-in-hand; paying under the table
to install; to fit; to (manage to) obtain (someone's agreement, permission, etc.); to get; to patronize (a shop); to buy usually (from the same store)
infiltration (e.g. of water); flooding
gravel; ballast; pebbles; child; rugrat; ankle-biter
(outward) appearance; (proper) format (e.g. of an essay); form; appearances; decency; lip-service
installation; mounting; furnishing; run (on a bank); bank run
high place; high ground; height; broad (point of) view
dilapidated house; tumbledown house; my house; my home; (arch.) small resting place comprising four pillars and a roof (with no walls)
weekend carpentry; do-it-yourself; DIY; weekend carpenter; do-it-yourselfer
to act timid; to show diffidence; to be hesitant; to appear embarrassed; to look ashamed
drinking bout; merrymaking
to feel blessed to be in one's position; to be thankful for one's good fortune
outrageous; wild (ambition, idea, etc.); crazy; inordinate; extravagant (e.g. claims); audacious
adjustment; tweaking; improvement; modification; tinkering; minor alteration
to finish; to end; to close
votive objects for a home shrine; ritual article
surgical method; operative method; surgical technique; technique; mechanism of a jutsu
to offer; to sacrifice; to dedicate
profound; deep; deep (of a cave, etc.); innermost; interior
religious mendicancy; asking for alms; monk's begging; going with one's bowl to the meditation hall at mealtime (in a Zen temple)
what one has a mind to do; what one feels like (doing); being so minded; (with) that in mind
alms-giving; charity; offerings (usu. money) to a priest (for reading sutras, etc.); financially supporting one's favorite celebrity (by buying merchandise, attending events, etc.)
perhaps; maybe; by some chance
good heavens!; oh my god!; gee whiz
protection; safeguard; shugo (Kamakura or Muromachi period military governor)
draining basket (traditionally made of bamboo); colander; something full of holes; zaru soba; strong drinker; someone who can drink like a fish
removal of astringent taste (e.g. by cooking)
to gnaw; to nibble; to bite; to dabble in; to know a little bit about; to learn a little of
this is why; that is the reason why; it is the case that; so; thus; with that
thin dipping sauce for tempura
clear broth soup, with ingredients and garnish floating in and on it
rice, meat and vegetable dish served in a small pot
to be cooked; to have finished cooking
surprisingly; astonishingly; amazingly; alarmingly
devil; evil spirit; genie
completely satisfied; as pleased as can be
quickly prepared meal or dish
(one's) family; dependents; household; follower; retainer; underling
bowl (of rice); pair (of chopsticks)