veneer (e.g. wood products); single panel (e.g. electronics, optics, automotive); single plate
sundry expenses; various expenses
pre-owned (real estate) property; used property; existing home
to lead a stingy life; to scrimp and save; to pinch pennies; (lit.) to light one's (finger)nails (instead of a candle)
watercolor painting; watercolour painting; mizu-e; early type of ukiyo-e with faintly printed outlines
to appear all together; to be all present
native rock; natural rock
living environment; habitat
low noise (of a machine, appliance, etc.); silent (device)
house hunting; searching an entire house; searching a house thoroughly
to perceive; to understand
impossible to do (although wants to)
house for rent; rented house; renting a house
yeah, yeah; whatever; yes; sure; hello; giddy-up
consent; assent; understanding; agreement; comprehension; grasp
to lose (a chance); to miss (a chance); to overlook; to omit; to deviate; to depart from (the norm, etc.)
point of uncertainty; unclarified issue; doubt
meteor swarm; meteor shower
Shinbashi (section of Tokyo)
dry taste (e.g. sake, wine); a liking for sake; one who likes sake; salty (taste); harsh; scathing
convenience; user-friendliness
another company; other company
battle formation; camp; encampment; group; gang; war
contention; competition; rivalry; quarrel
wise saying; famous saying
it can't be helped; so it goes; c'est la vie
relation; relative; kind; cordial
new building; new construction
real estate agent; realtor
shrine; palace; imperial residence; Imperial prince; Imperial princess; headboard with built-in shelves, drawers, etc.
(being) fully equipped; (being) fully furnished; completeness
shabby; dull; cheap; lackluster; uninspiring; depressing
value; worth; merit; estimation; evaluation; appraisal