cat (esp. the domestic cat, Felis catus); shamisen; geisha; wheelbarrow; clay bed-warmer; bottom; submissive partner of a homosexual relationship
island; one's territory (e.g. of a sex worker, organized crime gang); one's turf
place; spot; address; district; area; one's house; point
season (e.g. fruit, fish); in vogue; popular; fresh
unusual; rare; new; novel; fine (e.g. gift)
school; proof (of a book, document, etc.); counter for proofs
distinctive of; characteristic of; uniquely applying to; but; except; without
which way; which direction; which one (esp. of two alternatives); who
work; operation; manufacturing; fatigue duty
to stop; to turn off; to park; to prevent; to suppress (a cough); to stop (someone from doing something); to dissuade
going out; outing; leaving (one's home, office, etc.)
(not) well; (not) properly; (not) enough; (not) sufficiently; (not) satisfactorily; (not) decently
clear; obvious; evident; bright; light
poor; pitiable; pathetic; pitiful
care-taking; house-sitting; house-watching; caretaker; house-sitter
to float; to set afloat; to show on one's face (smile, sadness, etc.); to recall; to call to mind
myself; yourself; I; me; you
disadvantage; handicap; unfavorable position
to ask; to enquire; to inquire; to search; to look for; to look into
like; similar to; as with; in the same way
to make noise; to make racket; to rustle; to swoosh; to make merry; to clamor; to clamour
noisy; boisterous; turbulent (era, etc.); troubled
café; cafe; coffeehouse; hostess bar (serving western alcoholic beverages; Taisho and Showa period)
weather; the elements; fair weather; fine weather
day; days; sun; sunshine; (the) day; daytime; date
without change; as is; just like; extremely similar; immediately; just after
bread; (sweet) pastry; staff of life; one's bread
holiday; day off; sleep; rest; Good night
direction; way; person; lady; method of; manner of; care of ...
skill; skillful; dexterity; flattery
town; block; downtown; main street; street; road
fresh verdure; new green leaves
to; for; from the standpoint of; as far as ... is concerned
pinch; crisis; tough spot; clothespin
to go through; to pass through; to struggle through; to get through (difficulties, danger, etc.); to escape (through the cordon)
not only ... (but also); not just; as well as
praise; admiration; commendation; approbation