senior proprietress (hostess) of a Japanese inn or restaurant
faithful dog Hachikō; Akita dog that waited every day at Shibuya station for the return of his owner (1923-1935)
exceptional item; extraordinary product
being in love with an idol, actor, etc.; fan who is in love with an idol, actor, etc.
to be slippery; to be slimy
curious onlookers; rubbernecks
ex-husband; former husband
first month of the lunar calendar; January
old hag; old woman; old bat
ex-husband; former husband
understanding (of people's circumstances and feelings); perceptiveness; sympathy; wisdom
source of revenue; financial supporter
to write to; to send word to; to hand over (official business)
personal expenses; pocket money; spending money; incidental expenses; allowance
to get back together (with a former partner)
reconciliation (with one's spouse, adopted child, etc.)
to flatter; to curry favor with; to curry favour with; to flirt with (woman with a man); to make eyes at (a man)
normal temperature; room temperature; constant temperature; fixed temperature
stallion brought close to a mare to test her readiness to mate; stalking horse; spoiler
hotel charge; lodging expense
nap room (in an office, fire station, etc.)
being once divorced; one-time divorcee; (lit.) one x mark (i.e. one name struck from the family register)
to be annoying; to be troublesome
one room apartment; studio apartment
(doing something) for money; being mercenary
to trample down; to crush underfoot; to kick down; to avoid paying (e.g. a debt); to jump (a bill); to bilk
vexed; irritated; fretful; shaggy; bushy; ragged
right to choose; a say; option
spouse; wife; husband; partner
waitress (in a ryokan or traditional restaurant); hostess
fast approach; quick intimacy
with energy (of parties and such); enthusiastically; going all out