fifth day of the month; five days
to talk back; to answer back; to retort; to say over; to repeat (what one has said)
we are of equal status in this regard; we are in the same boat; the same to you; the feeling is mutual
scattering; leaflets; sushi rice in a box or bowl with a variety of ingredients sprinkled on top; writing in an irregular hand
work (film, book); production; creation; turning (something) out
self-confidence; confidence (in oneself)
very thin; flimsy; cheap; shallow
chic; smart; understanding; considerate; familiar with worldly pleasures (esp. sexual relations, geisha districts and red-light districts)
to a great extent; impressive; staggering; horrible; complete; whole
stiff neck; stiff shoulders
absurd; foolish; stupid; silly; nonsense; ludicrous
to affect a stylish air; to try to look good; to show off
table; chart; list; memorial to an emperor
shortcake (layered cream and fruit cake; in Japan, made with sponge cake)
luxury; extravagance; to live in luxury; to indulge oneself; lavish (use of something); abundant
plump; rotund; chubby; entirely; completely; wholly
one thin flat object; one sheet
bowstring; string (of shamisen, guitar, violin, etc.); bail (arched pot handle); diagonal levelling wire across the top of a masu
stir-fry of pork liver and garlic chives
cotton candy; fairy floss; candy floss
sushi; anything made with vinegared rice (may also contain vegetables, spices, fish, or other delicacies)
shishamo smelt (Spirinchus lanceolatus)
orbit; trajectory; railroad track; (right) track; proper course
very caring; kind; helpful; service-minded
intently; single-mindedly; devotedly; solely; earnestly; with all one's heart
sweetness; sugary taste; sweets; dessert; cake
image (in one's mind); impression; (computer) image; depiction (e.g. of a product); rendition
essential; important; crucial; vital; main
treasuring; cherishing; prizing; holding dear
to use up; to exhaust; to wear out
of all (things, people, places, days, etc.)
special; particular; extraordinary; exceptional; especial