to spread; to propagate; to popularize; to broaden; to extend; to widen
relation; relative; kind; cordial
(not) anyone; (not) a single person; no one; nobody
once; for a short time; briefly; (arch.) one morning
thanks to ...; owing to ...; because of ...
interference; intervention; meddling
thorn; spine; splinter (esp. lodged in one's flesh); hard sharp item (esp. lodged in one's throat, e.g. fish bone); biting words
thorn; spine; splinter (esp. lodged in one's flesh); hard sharp item (esp. lodged in one's throat, e.g. fish bone); biting words
knitting wool; woolen yarn; woollen yarn
skillful; skilful; adroit; clever; shrewd; ingenious
deer (esp. the sika deer, Cervus nippon); cervid
diplomacy; selling (e.g. door-to-door); canvassing
showy; brilliant; gorgeous; florid; gay
player (of a sport); athlete; team member
narrow; cramped; small-sized
dance (esp. Western style); dancing
corresponding to (in meaning, function, etc.); being equivalent to; appropriate; suitable; to be proportionate to; to be in keeping with
government official; clerk
to recommend (someone to do); to advise; to recommend (a book, someone for a position, etc.); to suggest; to offer (a drink, cigarette, seat, etc.)
knitting; knitted material; crochet
salesperson; shop assistant; hawker; (arch.) male prostitute
to employ; to hire; to charter
hakama; man's formal divided skirt
(family) crest; coat of arms; pattern; figure
break room; lounge (e.g. in an onsen); resting room
receiving; reception; eating; drinking; please; please do for me
civilization and enlightenment; Japan's Westernization movement during the Meiji era (Westernisation)
just before one's eyes; in one's presence; personally
success in life; getting ahead; successful career; promotion; climbing the corporate ladder; eminence
Ministry of Education, Science and Culture (1871-2001)
promotion; advancement; rising in rank
sudden; abrupt; impromptu skit; bandwagon fan; fair-weather fan
court dress; full-dress uniform
first arrival; first in race; suit of clothes