as a matter of fact; really; truly; entirely; completely; wholly
once in a lifetime (opportunity); (a golden opportunity that may) happen only once in a thousand years
good; advantage; sake; purpose; consequence; result
also; too; not ... either; (it's not possible) no matter what; although one might wish otherwise
purchase; buying; buying used articles as a company; trade-in; purchase on a no-return policy; lump-sum payment
eh?; what?; yes; that's correct; (arch.) strengthens a question, assertion, etc.; (arch.) hey
Mr.; Mrs.; makes a word more polite (usu. in fixed expressions); state; situation
three sides; small offering stand
merit; virtuous deed; divine reward (for virtuous deeds); grace (of the buddhas and gods); merit; meritum
indicates a question; or; whether or not; some- (e.g. something, someone); hmm; huh; very
to know; to understand; to be aware of; to consent; to agree
to be (animate); to be; to be ..ing; to (have the audacity to) do
very common way of tying a woman's kimono sash
to strike; to clap; to play drums; to abuse; to bash; to consult; to sound out
word ending; way of ending one's words; slip of the tongue; verbal mistake
to guess; to sense; to presume; to sympathize with; to sympathise with
this area; around here; this point; this much; this extent
buying; purchasing; laying in
(acting as an) intermediate; mediation; employment office (Edo period)
corresponding to (in meaning, function, etc.); being equivalent to; appropriate; suitable; to be proportionate to; to be in keeping with
to advance; to go forward; to precede; to go ahead (of); to make progress; to improve; to deepen
seeming ...; appearing ...; -ish; like a ...; typical of ...
in that way; thus; so; so?
transactions; dealings; business
for; for the sake of; to one's advantage; because of; as a result of
this; last (couple of years, etc.); these; you (as in "you liar")
to serve; to dish up; to dish out; to dress (oneself in); to attire oneself in; to adorn
you said; he said; if ... then; do you seriously think that; I already told you; you should know by now that; the said ...
particularly; only; in the case of
elegance; taste; refinement
the whole company; the party; attendance (at a gathering); presence; banquet; dinner; troupe
to understand; to comprehend; to become clear; to be known; I know!; I think so too!
to become the subject of rumours or conversations
for the time being; for the present; immediate; present; for some time (after); current account
mouth; opening; hole; mouth (of a bottle); spout; gate; door
between-season wear; spring and autumn clothing; together; condition; situation; -ish
(not) particularly; (not) especially; (not) specially; separately; apart; additionally