present condition; existing state; status quo; current state
to be dead; to be lifeless
wall clock; grandfather clock
tray; family; household; O-Bon; Bon Festival; gambler's den
to thrust away; to send flying
to half-rise to one's feet
counter for pairs of socks, shoes, etc.
to get in someone's pocket; to help oneself to someone's wallet; to curry favour (favor); to butter up; to get in close to one's opponent
five flavors (sweet, salty, spicy, sour, bitter); five palates; five tastes; five flavors (milk at various stages of making ghee: fresh milk, cream, curdled milk, butter, and ghee); (fig.) the five periods of the Buddha's teachings
to sniff out; to get wind of
within; inside of; less than
threatening attitude; menacing look; angry look
to grow thickly; to be in full leaf; to be rampant; to luxuriate; to be luxurious
suitable; proper; appropriate; perfunctory; half-minded; sloppy
teahouse; (Edo period) rest stop; (geisha) teahouse; establishment where patrons are entertained by geisha; tea house (that sells tea); tea dealer
younger brother; little brother; brother-in-law (spouse's younger brother or younger sister's husband); (arch.) pupil; (arch.) apprentice
to take (someone) with one; to bring along; to go with; to be accompanied by
early; a little earlier than usual; a little faster than usual; slightly quicker
newly-opened land; recently-settled region; frontier; new residential area; new development
grey wall covering material (gray)
pocket money; spending money; pin money; allowance
waste (of money, time, etc.); squandering; frittering away
activity (of a person, organization, animal, volcano, etc.); action; movie (esp. during the silent movie period)
sightseeing; watching; viewing; sightseer; watcher; spectator
to obey (an order, law, etc.); to abide by (a rule, custom, etc.); to follow (a person); to accompany; to go alongside (e.g. a river); to follow (e.g. a sign)
axis; shaft; center; centre; stalk; stem
harmonious; peaceful; happy; amicable; smooth; free from trouble
hit; success; guess; prediction; affability; friendliness; sensation
strapped for cash; hard up
eating between meals; snacking
business conditions; the market; good (economic) times; prosperity; liveliness; energy
show (of power, ability, etc.); exhibition; demonstration; display; manifestation
cash; ready money; money on hand; mercenary; self-interested; calculating
half-hearted reply; vague answer; reluctant answer
perfectly; right on the mark; spot on; enough; sufficiently; thoroughly
rate; ratio; profit; assignment; 10%; unit of ten percent; match
to run; to dash; to gallop (on horseback); to canter; (arch.) to advance (against one's enemy); (arch.) to charge (on horseback)
the other day; lately; recently