eggplant (Solanum melongena); aubergine
root (of a plant); root (of a tooth, hair, etc.); center (of a pimple, etc.); root (of all evil, etc.); source; one's true nature
leaf; blade (of grass); (pine) needle
phala (attained state, result); enlightenment (as the fruits of one's Buddhist practice); fruit; counter for pieces of fruit
as (i.e. in the role of); for (i.e. from the viewpoint of); apart from... (used to change the topic); even (e.g. "not even a single person"); thinking that...; trying to...
rare; strange; odd; peculiar
without; unacceptable; not alright; unsatisfactory
subordinate work; assistant; servant
maid; female servant; hostess (in a ryokan); waitress (in a traditional restaurant); (arch.) court lady
waiting on a table; serving (at dinner); waiter; waitress; office boy; office girl
role; assignment; position (of responsibility); post; part (in a play, film, etc.); role
little girl; maiden; young lady; (arch.) female between 17 and 20 years old (ritsuryo period)
job; work; duties; trade; skill
to be hit; to strike; to touch; to be in contact; to be equivalent to; to be applicable; to be right on the money (of a prediction, criticism, etc.)
person; someone; human beings; mankind; human (Homo sapiens); (other) people; others
beautiful; pretty; lovely; sweet; pure (heart, friendship, etc.)
neighbourhood; neighborhood; all sides; frontiers (of a country); four sides (of a shape)
(in the) neighbourhood; neighborhood; around; about; for instance; say
point; tip; head (of a line); front; first; before; (the way) ahead
clear; clear-cut; lucid; unequivocal; explicit
Satori; folklore monster that can read minds
sweet yuzu-flavoured steamed dumpling
average; mean; balance; equilibrium
presence of other people; (in) public; (in) front of others
not less than; ... and over; beyond (e.g. one's expectations); above; above-mentioned; aforementioned
pitch; tone; time; tempo; mood; tendency
guest of honour; guest of honor; privileged guest; visitor
dignity; quality; grace; panache; level
to make; to produce; to prepare (food); to brew (alcohol); to raise; to grow; to till
everyone; everybody; all; everything; all
here; this place; this point; here; these past ... (e.g. three years); these last ...
to suffice; to serve the purpose; to be satisfied
generally; mainly; nearly all; almost all; gist; summary; staying within bounds
throne; crown; government position; court rank; social standing; rank; grade (of quality, etc.)
Western food; Western-style food
to put in order; to arrange; to get ready; to prepare; to work out (e.g. business deal); to arrange (e.g. marriage)
grounds; foundation; authority; support; prop; something upon which to rely