coating (esp. lacquering)
folding paper-case; kimono wrapping paper; paper folded and tucked inside the front of one's kimono (esp. for use at the tea ceremony)
small piece (e.g. of cloth)
to be scattered about; to disperse; to be littered (with)
for use by children; for children
meeting; gathering; village assembly; two wrestlers approaching each other
to catch sight of; to see; to suppose; to assume from appearances
messy; confused; chaotic; in a nagging manner; (complaining) about various things
whole family; all one's family
homecoming; return to one's home
eldest daughter; first-born daughter
power; authority; influence
condition; situation; prospects
the other day; previously; last time; last (Sunday, summer, etc.); previous (e.g. mayor, chapter)
tatami room; dinner party in a tatami room with a geisha or maiko
central position (e.g. in an organization); position of leadership; important location; central spot
whispering; private talk; talking (during a class, lecture, etc.)
joining (a group); becoming a member (of); joining the ranks (of)
sounding each other out; probing each other
to rely on; to depend on; to count on; to turn to (for help)
getting deeply involved; going deeply into; going too far (into something)
unwise plan; bad policy; inexpediency
unobstructed view; perspective; forecast; outlook; insight; foresight
to give advice; to counsel; to take part in a consultation
careful; cautious; wary; watchful; vigilant; prudent
very; extremely; extreme; excessive; splendid; impressive
depending on the situation; should time and circumstances permit
background knowledge; prerequisite knowledge
in various ways; in all sorts of ways; at every opportunity; whenever there is a chance
engagingly; cordially; amiably; sociably; hospitably
I am sorry (to hear, to say, etc.); a pity
desirable prey; easy game; easy mark; easy prey; easy target
aizuchi; backchanneling; interjections indicating that one is paying attention; two smiths hammering at an object in turn
to trick someone (into confirming or revealing the truth); to ask a leading question
back-combed hair; puffed up hair; teased hair
each place; every place; various places; all parts (of the country, world, etc.)
exclusively doing ...; person who exclusively does ...; fetish for ...; first; most important thing; number one priority
(in) the middle of; (in) the midst of; (in) the course of; (at) the height of
recuperation; medical treatment