to waver; to be inconsistent; to be contradictory
refreshingly; with a feeling of relief; pleasantly; (wearing, etc. something) elegantly; smartly; stylishly
august (in ref. to the emperor or the gods); imperial; divine
large pink (Dianthus superbus var. longicalycinus); woman who displays the feminine virtues of old Japan
agarwood; aloeswood; gharuwood; aquilaria tree; lign aloes
will not do; do not; does not
cohabitation (usu. of a romantically involved couple); living together
common hornwort (Ceratophyllum demersum); Analipus japonicus (species of brown alga)
chicken katsu; chicken cutlet
entering; setting (of the Sun); containing; content; income; beginning
daily set meal; daily special; plat du jour
very important person; super star; super big shot
slow; clumsy; stupid; irritating
it hasn't been long since
vast; huge; immense; malva nut (Sterculia lychnophora)
drowning; flood; shipwreck
serving (of food); helping; chilled soba served on a dish (often on a wicker basket or in a shallow steaming basket) with dipping sauce
clerk at the information desk
financial world; business circles
heart attack; myocardial infarction
hiss (esp. cat); sizzle; whoosh
wholehearted; earnest; determined; intent; single-minded; straightforward
bonsai; miniature potted plant
with a view to marriage; with marriage in mind
solo exhibition; one-man exhibition; one-woman exhibition
courage; bravery; valour; valor; nerve; boldness
to have a lot of influence (in); to have clout (with); to be influential; to have contacts (in)