itself; one's own body; oneself; originally; naturally
nail; spike; tack; rivet; brad; (pachinko) pin
to put in; to let in; to admit; to accept; to accept; to comply; to include
to join together; to combine; to join up
trouble; problem; mess; difficulty; nuisance
work; workmanship; craftsmanship; artifice; trick; device
father; dad; papa; pa; pop; daddy
Edo (shogunate capital, now Tokyo); Yedo
cabinetwork; joinery; hair ornament; hairpin; (arch.) colours; (arch.) banner
technology; engineering; technique; skill; art; craft
there is no way that ...; easy; simple
explanation; exposition; description; account; caption; legend
everyday life; daily life
metal utensil; ironware; metal fittings; hardware
workshop; studio; atelier
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that...
the trouble is that ...; the problem is that ...; unfortunately; annoyingly
all doors closed; blocked in every direction; cornered
how; in what way; how about
Mr.; Mrs.; Miss; politeness marker
consultation; discussion; discussing; asking (somebody) for advice
to obtain; to come into possession of; to get hold of; to get one's hands on
for now; for the time being; for the present; though not quite satisfactorily; after a fashion
labor; labour; manpower; working force
to buy; to purchase; to value; to have a high opinion; to stir; to provoke
day; days; sun; sunshine; (the) day; daytime; date
gate; branch of learning based on the teachings of a single master; division; phylum; counter for cannons
to ask; to enquire; to inquire; to search; to look for; to look into
question; inquiry; enquiry
how long; how far; how much
cheap; inexpensive; calm; peaceful; quiet
trader; dealer; businessperson; fellow trader; people in the same trade
knowing; (an) acquaintance
why?; what for?; how?; by what means?
suffix for familiar person
physical strength; muscle strength
it's different when ... but; it's not so bad when ... but
incomprehensible; nonsensical; puzzling; I don't get it; I'm confused; I'm lost