human relations; humanity
manners; customs; sex service; sex industry; sex-oriented entertainment
something worthy of comparison; something being compared
unpleasant; awkward; embarrassing; uneasy
human; human-like; as a person
scholarship; scientific attainments
peerless; matchless; unparalleled; unrivalled; unequalled; incomparable
to get tired of (doing); to lose interest in
rich person; millionaire; the wealthy
iron-barred window; prison; jail
to shine; to glitter; to sparkle
neighbour; neighbor; neighbourhood; neighborhood
remaining heat; residual excitement; lingering enthusiasm
to cool down; to get cold; to cool off (excitement, temper, etc.); to subside; to be cold (eyes, expression, etc.); to be composed
now (esp. in contrast to the past); now at last; at present; right now
to be overtaken by darkness
wealth and poverty; rich and poor
to divide; to separate; to share; to distribute; to distinguish
rice cakes wrapped in oak leaves
indifferent; unconcerned; nonchalant; unmindful; inattentive; careless
to cause trouble (for someone); to annoy; to bother; to inconvenience
meticulous; careful; discreet; scrupulous; prudent
to pay attention; to be watchful
food and clothing; livelihood; living; to feed and clothe
simple; easy; convenient; handy
determining a speaker's true or hidden meaning; determining a speaker's intentions from his manner of speech; (arch.) divining good or bad luck from listening to someone
obi; kimono sash; paper wrapper on books, CDs, etc.; band; belt; cingulum
to correct; to touch up; to smarten up; to put one's hand in (e.g. pocket)
does not seem; unlikely; improbable
duplicity; treachery; double-dealing
innermost feelings; heart; motive; nature; disposition; spirit
one hundred-thousandth; sudden; abrupt; unexpected
grudge; malice; intention; disposition; obstinacy; reason
seed (e.g. of a plant); pip; material (e.g. for an article); matter (e.g. of a story); ingredient; leaven (bread); cause
at every opportunity; whenever possible; whenever the occasion arises; from time to time; occasionally
the flavor of Zen; the flavour of Zen; air or style of disinterestedness
rustic; unsophisticated; provincial; hick; uncool; unstylish
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
deep admiration; repeatedly lamenting