bamboo grass; generally smaller species of running bamboo that do not shed their sheaths (e.g. Sasa spp.)
dango; dumpling (usu. sweet); ball-shaped object; something round; lump; group
counter for people (usu. seating, reservations and such)
suspension bridge; rope bridge
men and women; man and woman; both sexes; both genders
particularly; only; in the case of
woman; girl; daughter; Chinese "Girl" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
not a chance; not likely; oh no; yuck; fault; defect
lovey-dovey; head-over-heels in love
to save; to rescue; to help; to assist; to support (financially); to contribute (to)
that way; that direction; there; that (one); you; your family
thank you for your continued patronage
(of a lie, etc.) obvious; transparent
freebie (e.g. with a purchase); something additional; price reduction; discount; exaggeration
to peel; to skin; to pare; to hull; to bare (e.g. fangs); to open wide (e.g. eyes)
large; big; older; senior; final; ultimate
exactly; precisely; closely; tightly; properly; without fail
to arrive at (e.g. a decision); to reach (a stage); to lead to (a place); to get to; in the extreme case of; (arch.) to come
furniture store; furniture dealer
(your) business; (your) concern; (customer's) order; official business (of the government, Imperial Court, etc.); arrest; capture
government office; agency; board
food; foodstuff; eating; appetite; meal; portion
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
different person; another person; someone else; changed man
brotherly love; fraternal love; sibling affection
to build up; to establish; to form; to become (a state); to accomplish; to achieve; to change into
technique; art; skill; move
style; manner; way; after (period of time) again (e.g. meeting again after a year); for the first time in (period of time)
(good) result; outcome; fruits (of one's labors); product; accomplishment
protection; defense; providence; amulet; charm
to harden; to freeze; to put together; to collect; to make secure; to stabilize; to fortify