Tsunogae Kazue (1954.10.21-)
Shimada Shuuhei (1977.12.5-)
poor autumn rice harvest; depressed rice prices in autumn due to a good harvest; deterioration of sake quality through summer aging
waste-water container (tea ceremony); slop jar; slop basin
businesses offering food and entertainment; cabaret, club, gambling and restaurant businesses; sex industry; sex-related businesses
age thirty; one's thirties
something that will help develop one's artistic skill
effusiveness; gushing; shrillness
tipster (in horse racing, etc.); dopester; tout
locality; local area; local stock exchange; local dealer
to take off; to jump; to take the plunge; to decide; to step out of the ring
appetizer or snack served with drinks; accompaniment to an (alcoholic) drink
world of the theater (theatre)
mediant; baritone; contralto; medium tone; medium pitch
turning evil into good through proselytization
lovers talk; sweet nothings
one person; one customer; unmarried and childless older woman
evasion of the law; circumvention of the law
be on your guard!; take care!
all; the whole; on the whole; all in all; generally
being good in bed; sexual performer
stochastic variable; random variable
to hold in one's arms (e.g. a baby); to embrace; to hug; to have (a thought or feeling); to hold; to harbour (suspicion, doubt, etc.)
mix-up; mistake; misunderstanding
overly optimistic; misjudged; underestimated
how many times; how often
catercorner; diagonally opposite
to become clear (water, air, etc.); to become transparent; to resonate clearly (e.g. voice); to become serene; to become tranquil; to pronounce as an unvoiced sound
three qualities of a martial artist or athlete: heart, technique, strength