at present; currently; so far; for now; for the time being
detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)
and; besides; because; since; the thing is; for one thing
(not) merely; (not) simply
to be a good match for; to stand a chance against; to be able to compete with; to hold one's own
arm; skill; efforts; ability
to become better; to improve
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward
here and there; this way and that way; everywhere; all over
to approach; to draw near; to gather (in one place); to come together; to stop by (while on one's way to another place); to drop by; to grow old
thankfully; fortunately; luckily; thanks to your (his, their, everyone's, etc.) kindness; thanks to your assistance; thanks to your support
like this; in this way; as you see
dining room; dining hall; cafeteria; restaurant; eatery; snack bar
shopkeeper; storekeeper; proprietor of a shop
trouble; bother; annoyance
trouble; bother; annoyance; to be troubled (by); to be bothered (by); to be inconvenienced (by)
celebrating recovery from illness
slowly; unhurriedly; easily (e.g. in time); well; well (e.g. sleep); comfortably
to receive; to get; to accept; to take; to interpret; to understand
reserve; constraint; declining; refraining; forethought; foresight
front; frontage; facade; main
car; automobile; vehicle; wheel
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
beginning; outset; first; onset
Ginza (shopping district in Tokyo); (Edo period) silver mint
sushi; anything made with vinegared rice (may also contain vegetables, spices, fish, or other delicacies)
after that; afterwards; thereafter
to face; to go towards; to head towards
store; shop; establishment; restaurant
to arrive at; to reach; to sit on; to sit at (e.g. the table)
secrecy; confidentiality; privacy; one's circumstances (esp. fiscal)
later on; eventually; afterwards
tension; mental strain; nervousness
endorsing and questioning the preceding statement; lamenting reflections on the preceding statement
door (Western-style, car, etc.)
to open; to undo; to bloom; to unfold; to open (for business, e.g. in the morning); to be wide (gap, etc.); to widen
sound; noise; note; fame; Chinese-derived character reading
counter for people (usu. seating, reservations and such)
to ask; to inquire; to implore (a god for an oracle); to seek direction (from your superior); to visit; to speak to (a large crowd at a theatre, etc.)