blessing of heaven; hand in which the dealer goes out on their initial deal
indoor dog; dog kept indoors; house dog
controversial work (art, literature, etc.); work that caused public criticism; work of art dealing with contemporary questions; succès de scandale
four-panel comic strip; yonkoma
takes (e.g. of photographs); exposures
founding member (of a music group, etc.); initial member
to use (public property) for personal purposes; to use (e.g. politics) for one's own ends; to misappropriate (public money); (arch.) to act selfishly
beauty; good figure; (beautiful) appearance; beautification; beauty treatment; beauty culture
failing college entrance exams and retaking them a year later
terraced house; terrace house; row house; (detached) house with a terrace
miscellany (classification of Japanese poetry unrelated to the seasons or to love)
projection; reflection; image; match; harmony
erotic manga; pornographic manga
legend; folklore; legend (e.g. on a map); usage guide; (living) legend; icon
animation; animated film; animated cartoon
satisfaction; pride; one's strong point; one's forte; regular customer; regular client
to give one's heart to; to fall in love; to turn one's mind towards; to think of
mountain hamlet; mountain village
to a great extent; impressive; staggering; horrible; complete; whole
massage (esp. anma, a traditional form of Japanese massage); masseur; masseuse; (arch.) blind person
(at) any time; always; at all times; whenever
clever; smart; sharp (ear, etc.); sensitive; discerning
young person; servant; errand boy in a samurai family; person of lowly status
to come to like a lot; to fall in love
frank; candid; frankfurter; frank
chitter; chatter; giggle; screeching; squealing
wise saying; famous saying
love triangle; eternal triangle