fee paid to performing artists, etc.; appearance fee
cheap; inexpensive; calm; peaceful; quiet
advantage; point in favor; point in favour
to be due to; to be caused by; to depend on; to turn on; to be based on; to come from
everything; all; the whole; entirely; completely; wholly
original; unique; distinctive; independent; one's own; personal
technology; engineering; technique; skill; art; craft
incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive
something like ...; something called ...
particularly; only; in the case of
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather; (not) easily
to give up; to abandon (hope, plans); to resign oneself (to)
resignation; acceptance; consolation
sure; no mistaking it; for certain; without doubt
to interrupt; to obstruct (a view, someone's way, etc.); to block (light, wind, etc.); to intercept; to cut off
in order to (e.g. meet goal); so that; take care (so as); hoping or wishing for something
voice; singing (of a bird); chirping (of an insect); voice; opinion (as expressed in words); sound; sense (of something's arrival)
some; any; in any way; of some kind; of some sort
(good) result; outcome; fruits (of one's labors); product; accomplishment
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry
road; path; route; way; distance; journey; road (e.g. to victory)
to open (a door, etc.); to unwrap (e.g. parcel, package); to open (for business, etc.); to empty; to remove; to move out; to clear out
suddenly; casually; accidentally; incidentally; unexpectedly; unintentionally
back; reverse; rear side; height; stature; ridge (of a mountain)
eye; eyeball; eyesight; sight; look; stare; notice
to chase; to run after; to follow (a set order, a trend, etc.); to drive out; to get rid of; to drive (e.g. a herd)
one's line of sight; one's gaze; one's eyes (looking); glance; gaze; look
Kyoto and vicinity (esp. during Edo period); Kyoto-Osaka region; Kansai region
zeal; enthusiasm; ardor; ardour
to draw; to paint; to depict; to describe; to picture in one's mind; to imagine
futility; waste; uselessness; pointlessness; idleness
hanging banner; hanging screen; curtain
scenery; scene; landscape; scene (e.g. of a crime)
oracle; revelation; divine message
implication; nuance; shade of meaning; connotation
one's own convenience; one's way; surroundings; environment; convenience; ease of use; financial circumstances
to perceive; to sense; to take in; to grasp; to feel
not less than; ... and over; beyond (e.g. one's expectations); above; above-mentioned; aforementioned
to want; to wish for; to request; to demand; to seek; to search for
to get twisted; to get crooked; to become twisted (of a mind, relationship, etc.); to become warped; to become troubled; to become complicated
only; merely; approximately; about; just (finished, etc.); as if to; (as though) about to
after all; because; but; even; too; as well
perfect; complete; flawless
as is; as it is; as things are; like this; this way; at this rate