first verse of a nursery rhyme sung by children on cold days (similar to "It's Raining, It's Pouring")
incense tray; incense burner; programme (theater); seating arrangement (in a theater)
eloquence or flattery designed to deceive
rumour (of a love affair); rumor; romance; (arch.) bad reputation
shipping agent; boathouse; inn for sailors
hotel catering for lovers; hotel that rents rooms by the hour
to hold two or more positions concurrently; to do different work concurrently
star (actor); prima donna; leading figure
money; coin; dough; moolah; brass
if (it) doesn't exist; if there is no ...; if not ...; unless ...; have to ...; must ...
thoroughly; completely; utterly; severely; harshly; terribly
influential; powerful; popular; prosperous; doing well
trademark gag; trademark routine
captive; prisoner; victim (of love, etc.); slave (to one's lust, etc.)
kimono fabrics shop; draper's shop
rice plant (Oryza sativa)
next morning; following morning
needy circumstances; living in poverty
treasure house; treasury; financial supporter; patron; financier
young lady (in ref. to a maid, etc.)
greedy; avaricious; covetous
hamburger shop; hamburger restaurant; hamburger joint
opportunity to show one's abilities; time to show one's stuff; one's province
idea; thought; discretion; forgiveness; pardon
platform; stage; upper seat; pulpit
daily income in cash; money paid by daily installments; money paid by daily instalments
traditional performing arts (e.g. shamisen, koto, dance, etc.); accomplishments
money-making; earning money
nature; disposition; quality; that which does not change according to external influences
fiery chariot (which carries the souls of sinners into hell); desperate financial situation; dire straits
that's right; yes; uh-huh
inattention; absent-mindedness
to perform; to play; to act
kouta; traditional ballad accompanied by shamisen