opening a new shop; opening a shop (for the day)
finally; at last; barely; narrowly; gradually; little by little
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
to fold (clothes, umbrella); to close (a shop, business); to vacate
all of a sudden; suddenly; by chance; unexpectedly
to turn up; to make an appearance; to put in an appearance; to drop by
to get tired; to tire; to become worn out (of a well-used object); (arch.) to starve
severe criticism; damnation
to sweep the slate clean; to start again from the beginning; to do it all over again
to look (stare) back at (somebody); to look at again; to re-examine; to prove oneself superior (to someone who had previously been condescending); to look back (behind oneself)
details; particulars; longitude and latitude; warp and weft; warp and woof
institution; establishment; facility; home (for elderly, orphans, etc.)
to take into one's possession; to receive; to take into one's care (e.g. person, pet); to take custody of; to leave; to go away
boy; son; baby boy; young man
next (to); adjoining; adjacent; house next door; neighbouring house; next-door neighbour
to be photographed; to be projected
close (e.g. in terms of relationship); intimate
older brother and younger sister
boy; juvenile; young boy; youth; lad
older brother; elder brother; young man; buddy; fella
How did you like ...?; How about ...?; What's going on?; How's it going?
chikuzenni; simmered chicken and vegetables; chicken stew with taro, carrot, burdock, etc.
(your) words; what you say; what you have said; a few words (of welcome, advice, etc.)
to behave like a spoiled child; to fawn on; to take advantage of; to presume upon (e.g. another's benevolence); to depend on
the Horse (seventh sign of the Chinese zodiac); hour of the Horse (around noon, 11am-1pm, or 12 noon-2pm); south; fifth month of the lunar calendar
perhaps; possibly; maybe; if; in case; in the event that
brat; kid; urchin; preta; hungry ghost
together; at the same time; same; identical
food; foodstuff; eating; appetite; meal; portion
personality; character; personal appearance; gentility
reality; actuality; actual conditions; ultimate reality; absolute truth
classroom; lecture room; department (in a university); class; lessons; school (for a particular discipline)
expert; learned person; doctor; PhD; instructor at the imperial court (ritsuryo period); pitch and length marks (to accompany a Buddhist liturgical chant, etc.)
plan; device; idea; design; contrivance; conception
century; era; of the century (e.g. fight of the century)
in; at; on; as for; regarding; with regards to
potato (Solanum tuberosum)
diffusion; spread; popularization; promulgation; familiarization
propulsion; drive; promotion (of a policy, project, movement, etc.); furtherance; advancement
apron; apron (airport); apron (stage)
fighting with real swords; game played in real earnest