god of harvests and wealth (syncretized with Saraswati, and often taking the form of a heavenly woman, a white snake or a fox)
communicativity; ability to convey one's opinion, message, etc.; power to make oneself understood
to fall behind the times; to miss out (on an opportunity); to miss the boat; (lit.) to miss the bus
to make someone cry; to move someone to tears; to let cry; to grieve
Carretier; Cartier; Cartier
certified public accountant
owing a lot to somebody; being indebted; never forgetting someone who has done a favour
high fashion brand; designer brand
introductory article; advertisement
to be moist; to be damp; to profit by; to receive benefits; to become rich; to become at ease financially
high-quality green tea; jewel-like dewdrop
manufacturing; craftsmanship; making things by hand
seashore; beach; food wrapped in nori
jello; gelatin dessert; jelly
associate editor; deputy editor
to ride past; to miss one's stop (train, bus, etc.)
punctually; on time; as regularly as a clock
established (existing) policy (procedure(s))
steepness; steep place; harsh (look); sharp (tongue)
tissue paper; tissue; facial tissue; facial tissues
become dry and rough (e.g. skin)
papermaking; paper manufacture
being unfamiliar with a locality; not knowing one's way around; (lit.) not knowing one's right hand from the left; being clueless
still having a very small chance; still having a tiny shred of hope
folk tale; folktale; folk story; folklore
first of all; in the first place