Takahashi Hideki (1944.2-)
neophilia; love of new or novel things; one who loves new or novel things
store brand; straight bond; station break; sideback; social business
terraced house; terrace house; row house; (detached) house with a terrace
Japanese ash; Manchurian ash
beef tongue (a specialty of Sendai); ox tongue
freshly drawn bath; (taking) a bath before anyone else
all varieties of flowers; many flowers
to Google; to search for information on the WWW
in bad taste; problematic; of poor character
sage; wise man; philosopher; sagacity; wisdom; intelligence
festival (esp. music, film, etc.)
mountain hamlet; mountain village
superior; boss; them (as opposed to "us"); person above; upstairs neighbour (neighbor)
leading figure; influential figure; mogul
time for ...; time to ...; good opportunity to ...; season
mimicry; imitation (of someone, something)
piece; slice; cloth; sharpness; agility; counter for scraps, pieces, etc.
receipt; cash-register slip
lighting up; illumination; floodlighting
counter for birds, rabbits, etc.
flashy; gaudy; wrapped in cheap flattery
to look down on; to condescend
bird; bird meat (esp. chicken meat); fowl; poultry
former girlfriend; ex-girlfriend
object of romantic interest