superficial (knowledge, learning, etc.); shallow
observation; survey; measurement; opinion; prediction; thinking
at the most; at best; to the utmost; as much as possible; as much as one can
order; item (of a budget revision, etc.); counter for go pieces; counter for surrounded positions (in go)
the world in general; society; convention
to reach; to touch; to be delivered; to arrive; to be attentive; to be scrupulous
success or failure; outcome; result
to stake; to risk; to bet; to wager
sign out in front; front (for someone)
to begin; to set about; to start
somewhat; to some extent; to some degree; some; part; portion
unpleasant; disagreeable; displeasing; uncomfortable; unhappy
division into equal parts; equal parts
extravagant; absurd; unbelievable; enormous; tremendous; extraordinary
to begin to say; to start talking; to broach (a matter); to be the first to say; to suggest (doing); to propose
constraint; reserve; feeling hesitant; being afraid of troubling someone
nonsense; no meaning; meaningless
vigilance; caution; alertness; precaution; being on guard
to pause; to have a short intermission
another; different; something else
inattention; absent-mindedness
to sit on the floor with one knee raised; to raise one knee; to sit with one knee up
thank you for your hard work; I appreciate your efforts
slope; incline; hill; milestone; (age) mark
teahouse; (Edo period) rest stop; (geisha) teahouse; establishment where patrons are entertained by geisha; tea house (that sells tea); tea dealer
hut; cabin; small theatre (theater); temporary playhouse; one's own house
bill collection; bill collector
depending on the circumstances; due to (with modifying verb)
bill collector for the night's entertainment; followers
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
waitress (in a ryokan or traditional restaurant); hostess
manners; customs; sex service; sex industry; sex-oriented entertainment
to introduce; to compare; to check; to adjust; to pull into place
something one finds questionable; something one finds fault with
to discuss; to talk together
to be dampened (of the mood, interest, etc.); to be spoiled (e.g. of the atmosphere); to become subdued; to turn white; to fade (to white); to grow light (at dawn)
chomping; gulping; with a big bite
inside; interior; inner part
plump; with a thud; heavily