to prepare; to provide; to set up; to establish; to organize
important matter; matter of great importance; serious affair; major incident; emergency
to make merry; to be festive
a little; a bit; somewhat; slightly; rather
to give off (a smell, scent, aroma); to smell of; to perfume (a room, etc.); to hint at; to suggest; to insinuate
knowing; (an) acquaintance
to grant (request, wish); to answer (prayer); to fulfill (conditions); to meet (requirements)
manner; demeanour; demeanor; bearing
to lay in stock; to replenish stock; to procure; to learn; to find out; to take in
matter (to discuss); item (on the agenda); issue; (court) case
good; OK; all right; fine; very well; will do
in all sincerity; with one's whole heart; whole-hearted devotion
leaving a decision to someone else (often of a meal to be selected by the chef); omakase
clear; clearing (a bar, hurdle, etc.); overcoming; getting through; clearing (the ball); clearing (e.g. a checked box)
late at night; at a late hour
advance (into a new market or stage of progress); launching (a new career or venture); expanding (into a new market); stepping forward; emerging
to save trouble; to save effort; to save hassle; to save bother; to save time
lending (money); finance; loan; adaptability; versatility; flexibility
clearly; plainly; distinctly; decisively; flatly; definitely
rain and wind; driving rain
nashi (Pyrus pyrifolia, esp. var. culta); Japanese pear; Asian pear; sand pear; apple pear
head office; main office; main store; this store; our store
moving; relocation; change of address; transfer (of deeds, property, etc.); demise
to demand gratitude; to make a favour of something; to remind of a favour done to someone; to emphasize the favour one has done
to consult with; to discuss; to confer; to deliberate
weather; the elements; fair weather; fine weather
passing shower; streaks of pouring rain
downpour; pouring rain; heavy rain; pelting rain; cloudburst
omen; portent; sign; premonition; harbinger; precursor
torrential rain; heavy rain; cloudburst; downpour
rest; recess; vacation; holiday; dormancy (of a silkworm prior to moulting)
to be accustomed to traveling (travelling)
to state one's opinion; to offer one's opinion; to opine
much more; still more; single layer (or storey, etc.); (arch.) rather; (arch.) sooner