theatre; theater; playhouse
white; correction fluid; white-out
troublesome; bothersome; tiresome; annoying
to put on airs; to act big; to throw one's weight about; to be overbearing; to be domineering; to be bossy
dreamer; daydreamer; visionary
profitable; worn-out; crumbling
money-making; earning money
foil; (gold, etc.) leaf; prestige
a cut above the rest; superior; one field; one matter; suitably; reasonably
overseas travel (to Western countries); going abroad (to study or travel); store operated by a foreigner (in pre-communist China)
Shinbashi (section of Tokyo)
although; though; despite the fact that ...
to wear (in modern Japanese, from the shoulders down); to put on; to bear (guilt, etc.)
mild (climate); temperate; gentle (nature, personality, etc.); mild; moderate (statement, measure, etc.); mild
doubting; distrustful; incredulous; suspicious
weird; ominous; eerie; uncanny; ghastly
to keep company; to listen to; to associate with; to play against (e.g. a team); to take on (e.g. a rival)
disturbance; perturbation; derangement
railing; handrail; balustrade; armrest (chair)
indiscrete; imprudent; unscrupulous
the way one talks; one's way of speaking
everyday life; daily life
dissolute; dissipated; licentious; slovenly; untidy; messy
palanquin bearer; coolie; wandering robber
one's property; personal effects; one's belongings
loan; debit and credit; lending and borrowing
vigilance; caution; alertness; precaution; being on guard
to profit; to get; to have (bear, beget) a child; to have a stroke of luck
to blunt; to dull; to weaken
to hold (in one's hand); to take (into one's hand); to own; to obtain
spicy; hot; salty; harsh (criticism); severe (punishment); painful
yes; yeah; hum; hmmm; oof
public square; square; plaza; open space; clearing
billboard; advertising sign
condensed milk; Soviet Union