developing new ideas based on study of the past; learning from the past
next; next person; room adjoining a noble's parlor
to find useful; to think highly of
to rummage through; to ransack (e.g. a drawer); to throw into confusion; to disrupt; to upset
to go bar-hopping; to go on a pub crawl
to be afraid of making mistakes; to fear failing
to meet; to face someone; to co-star; to appear together; to be matched; to face against
(regular) customer; client; patron; clientele
strong impression conveyed by one's eyes; eyes that convey a strong sense of purpose
class president; head class representative
to be frank; to drop all pretense
situation where alcohol is being served; (over) a drink
the way one talks; one's way of speaking
resignation; leaving office; leaving work (e.g. at the end of the day)
to have a warped view; to be jaundiced; to feel that one has been unfairly treated; to be jealous; to be envious
frank; candid; outspoken; unreserved
Tanba (former province located in parts of present-day Kyoto, Hyogo and Osaka prefectures)
living by oneself; living alone
close; intimate; on good terms
headlong rush; rushing recklessly
regular employee; permanent employee; full-time employee
to be shy; to be bashful; to feel awkward; to feel embarrassed
possessed of a strong sense of duty
leftovers (esp. food); remnants
dignity; quality; grace; panache; level