amateur; layman; respectable woman (i.e. not a prostitute, hostess, geisha); (arch.) unlicensed prostitute
sometimes; occasionally; at times; seasonal; of the season; appropriate (for the season or occasion)
human-wave tactics; throwing people at a problem
indicates means of action; cause of effect; by
to be completed; to be finished; to be ready (e.g. to serve or eat); to be very drunk
beforehand; in advance; previously
to paint over heavily; to plaster up
tatami mat; Japanese straw floor coverings
wooden floor; room with a wooden floor; changing room (at a public bath)
Japanese style; light wind; moderate breeze
much more; still more; single layer (or storey, etc.); (arch.) rather; (arch.) sooner
castle tower; keep; donjon
intimacy; friendship; familiarity
weight; heavyweight boxer
to give the stamp of approval
layer; stratum; class; stratum; sheaf; counter for stories (of a building)
picking; collecting; harvesting
feature; trait; characteristic; peculiarity; distinction
to dig up; to unearth; to uncover
triangle; triangular shape
circumference; perimeter; work outside the office; outer tracks (in a loop or curve)
outward appearance; apparent
rain; rainy day; rainy weather; the November suit (in hanafuda)
awning (over window, doorway); eaves (of roof); narrow aisle surrounding the core of a temple building; visor (of a cap); brim; classic Japanese women's low pompadour hairstyle
instead of; in place of; as a substitute for; in exchange for; in return for; to make up for
to pile up; to stack; to load (car, ship, etc.); to pack; to acquire; to accumulate
aid; assistance; help; cheering; rooting (for); support
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); just like (someone)
result; effect; performance; workmanship; execution; shape and quality (of an article)
exterior; packaging; cladding; armor (armour); arm
shortening; contraction; reduction; curtailment; abbreviation
upper stratum (classes, stories, storeys); upper layer; layer above
outward appearance; exterior appearance; outward show; looks
oversight; omission; something overlooked; thing left unnoticed
turning round; going around; turning about; surrounding; encircling
to have meaning; to be meaningful
uncomfortable feeling; feeling out of place; sense of discomfort; malaise; physical unease
distant view; looking from a distance; good long distance vision; farsightedness
taste (in fashion, music, etc.); sense (e.g. of humour); flair
clear; distinct; evident; definite