interior furnishings shop
taking; taker; last performer of the day (usu. the star performer); last performance of the day; active partner (e.g. in judo demonstration); emphatic or formal prefix
street-level store; shop facing the street
going concern; stocks and all; goods and furniture included
kindergarten graduation ceremony
(a) step; one step; level; stage; small degree; small amount
real estate agent; realtor
specialized course; specialised course; something that is specialized for a certain field or application (e.g. a sauce specially made for zaru soba)
about; concerning; as to; regarding
legal guardians' association; parents' association (at a school); parent-teacher's meeting
competitive entrance examinations for prestigious kindergartens and elementary schools
well-bred; of good upbringing
flow (of a fluid or gas); stream; flow (of people, things); passage (of time); course (of events); (step-by-step) procedure; group of people who remain together after the end of an event
reason for (one's) application (esp. to a company)
processed goods; finished goods
beginning; start; first (in line, etc.); origin; such as ...; not to mention ...
great depth; bottomless; great height
drawing; painting; doodling; sketching
to leave (someone) alone; to leave to oneself; to leave (someone) be
dubious document; anonymous document containing defamatory statements
watermelon splitting (game)
shiitake mushroom (Lentinula edodes)
(written) application; written request; petition; written prayer for a shrine or Buddhist temple
foster child; adopted animal (e.g. pet)
unrefined (character, manners); mean; vulgar; bad taste; lacking style
question and answer session
to jump at; to be attracted by
zest for living; energy to live
kerria (Kerria japonica); Japanese yellow rose; bright golden yellow; gold coin (formerly used in Japan)
courage; bravery; valour; valor; nerve; boldness
comfortably; peacefully; with one's mind at ease; (growing) quickly