several; a number of; quantity; amount; counting; figures; number
a-ha-ha (laughing loudly)
popularity; public favor; condition (e.g. market); tone; character
that way; that direction; that (one); that person; there; over there
tension; mental strain; nervousness
to be sensible; to be smart; to be tasteful; to be thoughtful; to be tactful; to be sensitive
coffee shop; tearoom; coffee lounge; coffeehouse; cafe
that being the case; because of ...; the reason is ...; given that ...
one long cylindrical thing; one film, TV show, etc.; one version; one book; a certain book; ippon; one point
to wring (towel, rag); to squeeze; to squeeze (fruit to extract juice); to press; to rack (one's brains); to strain (one's voice); to extort
everything; anything; nothing
loss; damage; harm; disadvantage; handicap; drawback
to become known; to come to light; to be known; to be understood; to clearly not amount to much; to be insignificant
learned society; scientific society; academy; academic meeting; academic conference
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
whirl of busyness; flurry of activity; being rushed off one's feet; having a very busy time (doing)
of course; certainly; naturally
Ming dynasty (China, 1368-1644)
future (usually near); prospects
to stare fixedly at; to fix one's gaze on; to make sure of; to set one's eyes on (e.g. the future); to focus on
time; season; period; phase; stage
next (e.g. "next April"); forthcoming; coming; to come; to arrive; to be due to
have a good day; take care; see you
serving customers; looking after visitors; reception
study; diligence; discount; reduction
above anything else; above all; more than anything; best; greatest; excellent
boarding; board; meals; catering; cook
absurd; unreasonable; extreme; senseless; disorderly; chaotic
skillful; skilful; delicious; appetizing; fortunate; splendid
how many years; how long; what year
sure; certain; reliable; trustworthy; If I'm not mistaken; If I remember correctly
cold (e.g. weather); uninteresting (esp. joke); lame; dull