expectation; anticipation; prediction; forecast; conjecture
one of the six administrators of a Zen temple (in charge of food and other matters)
stilts (for walking); hobby horse
sweet tooth; love of sweet things
matching clothing worn by couples
half-wit; fool; simpleton
returning to the service of one's master
presence (e.g. of an observer); observation; observer; trading session (at an exchange)
famous (commercial) establishment; well-known store (shop, restaurant)
to begin purchasing; to purchase
to suit one's skin (of cosmetics); to agree with one's skin; to be compatible; to get along well; to be to one's liking
forever; for good; eternally; as long as one likes; indefinitely; no matter what
upper part; upper region; region above
with ... as a start; taking advantage of; inspired by
(arch.) southern barbarians (formerly used by the Chinese to refer to non-ethnic Chinese to the south); (arch.) South-East Asia; (arch.) Western Europe (esp. Spain and Portugal, their South-East Asian colonies, and their goods and people arriving in Japan via the colonies); exotic (esp. Western European or South-East Asian style); (in dance, puppetry, etc.) thrusting the right foot and right arm forward at the same time (or left foot and left arm); nanban; dish prepared using chili peppers and Welsh onions
knowing; (an) acquaintance
locking up (doors and windows); fastening the doors
from here; from this place
thin rice porridge; watery cooked rice; rice gruel; congee
acting ability; talent as a performer
in good condition; in fine shape; glib; slick; harmonious; melodious
to think constantly about; to dwell on
thoughtless; inconsiderate; tasteless; cruel
to be greatly obliged; to be very sorry
job hunting; job searching
putting on a brave face; put-on cheeriness; pretending one is fine; show of courage; bravado; Dutch courage
not knowing when to let go (give up, etc.); unwilling to resign; having lingering attachment; regretful
love birds; sickeningly sweet and soppy couple
just you wait and see (as a threat)
hey!; excuse me!; wait a moment
it serves you (him) right; it's what you (he) deserves
model; type (e.g. of machine, goods, etc.); type; style; mold (mould); template; kata (standard form of a movement, posture, etc. in martial arts, sport, etc.)
being left out; being ostracized