not necessarily; not entirely; not altogether
shading; (colour) gradation; kumadori; style of kabuki makeup used for violent roles
newly forged sword; sword made after the year 1615
killing a passerby in order to test a new sword
to often be the case; to occur frequently; to be common; to be popular
guest; visitor; customer; client; shopper
rear carrier of a palanquin
district; section; sector
emotional attachment; attitude (expressing emotion); meditative pose (e.g. an actor); posing for effect
drink money; alcohol expenses; tip; gratuity
to one's heart's content; as much as one wants
the more ... the more ...; as; (arch.) while; (arch.) during; (arch.) because; (arch.) since
absurd; unreasonable; extreme; senseless; disorderly; chaotic
to correct; to touch up; to smarten up; to put one's hand in (e.g. pocket)
to show signs of; to appear
zabuton (flat floor cushion used when sitting or kneeling; usu. rectangular)
inside out; upside down; flip side; opposite; contrary
compliments; civilities; hospitality; special treatment; bill (at a restaurant); check
service; help; discount; discounted item; free service; freebie; service
Japanese dock (plant) (Rumex japonicus)
hurrying (to somewhere); rushing; hastening; express (train)
to slip through; to make one's way through quickly
beyond; across; the other side; the distance
with a start; with a jump
to come near; to let someone approach; to bring near; to bring together; to deliver (opinion, news, etc.); to send (e.g. a letter); to let someone drop by
suitable; appropriate; becoming; fitting
reefy coast; windswept and wave-beaten shore
vista; view; scene; counter for scenes (in a play)
always; constantly; constancy; eternity; permanent residence
magnificent; sublime; vigorous; bold
hearty; tremendous; magnificent; glorious; splendid; heroic
to support; to maintain; to bring up; to raise; to adopt (a child); to cultivate (a habit, a quality, etc.)
commissioning; entrusting (with); request; appointment (to a position)
transplanting (a plant); transplant; transplantation (of an organ, tissue, etc.); transplant; embryo transfer; embryo transplant
cultivation of aesthetic sensibility; education in good taste
embodiment; manifestation; materialization; materialisation; expression; indication
hereditary disposition; temperament; nature; (arch.) body build