to use (a thing, method, etc.); to make use of; to use (a person, animal, puppet, etc.); to employ; to use (time, money, etc.); to spend
to order; to send away for; to have (something) sent to one; to pull (something) closer
pillow; bolster; introduction (e.g. to a rakugo story); lead-in
Shibuya, a special ward in Tokyo
shabu-shabu; thinly sliced meat boiled quickly with vegetables, and dipped in sauce
meal ticket; meal voucher
to receive; to get; to eat; to drink; to be crowned with; to wear (on one's head)
to put; to place; to leave (behind); to establish (an organization, a facility, a position, etc.); to set up; to appoint (someone to a certain position); to hire
to decide; to choose; to clinch (a victory); to decide (the outcome of a match); to persist in doing; to go through with; to always do
just (now, at the moment, etc.); just as; in the act of; as soon as; at the moment that
why?; what for?; how?; by what means?
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
Wagyu beef; Japanese beef
tailoring; dressmaking; sewing; making; preparation
delicious; tasty; sweet; attractive; appealing; convenient
you; buddy; monarch; ruler; he; she
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
such things as ...; and ... and; the minute (that) ...; no sooner than ...; be; is; o
to carry; to transport; to come; to go; to wield (a tool, etc.); to use
to give; to let (one) have; to give; to do for one; to take the trouble to do; to do to someone's disadvantage
that is so; that is right; it looks to me; people say that; it is said that; I hear that
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...; did not ...
if you don't mind; if you like; if you feel up for it; if you're interested
time; hour; period; class
to remain; to be left over; to be in excess; to be too many
to finish; to stop; to close (a business, etc.); to close down; to put away; to put back
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; I feel regretful; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
empty seat; unoccupied seat; vacancy; vacant post
lonely; lonesome; solitary; desolate
distinction; difference; separate; different; exception; exclusion
again; once more; also; too; on the other hand; while; and
extra; more; unnecessary; needless; all the more; even more
classical music; classic; classical; classic (work); the classics
for the first time; only after ... is it ...; only when ... do you ...; first time; (one's) first
to have one's horizons broadened
particularly; especially; in particular; expressly