paying one's own expenses; going into business for oneself; working independently; person who earns their own living
to bring (something); to take along; to fetch; to get
permission; approval; authorization; license
since some time ago; for quite a while; already
to think (about, of); to think over; to consider; to bear in mind; to think (that); to believe; to intend (to do)
East Asian lacquer; japan; Chinese lacquer tree (Toxicodendron vernicifluum, formerly Rhus verniciflua)
coating (esp. lacquering)
myself; yourself; I; me; you
reward; prize; treat; delight; small joy
as (i.e. in the role of); for (i.e. from the viewpoint of); apart from ... (used to change the topic); even (e.g. "not even a single person"); thinking that ...; trying to ...
obsession; fixation; complaining; criticizing; speciality (e.g. of a restaurant)
that's the way it is; yes; is that so?; is it?
yes; yeah; hum; hmmm; oof
mother; mom; wife; you (of an elderly person older than the speaker); she
to buy; to purchase; to value (highly); to think highly of; to incur (someone's anger, displeasure, etc.); to elicit (e.g. sneers)
Yamaguchi (city, prefecture)
strong; potent; strong; brawny; good (at); skilled; being able to handle
cool; stylish; awesome; sick; sweet; dope
natural; reasonable; obvious; usual; common; ordinary
after all; because; but; even; too; as well
indicates reason or excuse; indicates dissatisfaction; indicates desire to be pampered or indulged
black lustre; black luster
assertion; declaration; affirmation
flavor; flavour; charm; appeal; experience; taste (e.g. of victory)
to change; to be transformed; to move to; to be different; to be uncommon
skillful; skilful; delicious; tasty; good (deal, idea, etc.); profitable
to take; to pick up; to pass; to hand; to get; to obtain; to adopt (a method, proposal, etc.)
miso; fermented condiment usu. made from soybeans; innards (from crabs, shrimps, etc.) resembling miso; key point; main point; weakling
to mix (e.g. water with flour); to dissolve (salt in water, paint, etc.); to scramble (eggs); to stir; to melt; to liquefy
juice; sap; soup; broth; (dipping) sauce
throat; singing voice; gutter (inner margins of a book)
pleasant feeling; good vibes
opening (of a new road, railway, etc.); going into operation (e.g. telephone communication); beginning services; reopening (e.g. of a road to traffic); resumption of services
feeling; sensation; tentative; rough; interjection
leading part; leading actor; leading actress
entrance (on the stage); appearance (in a book, film, etc.); appearance (on the scene); arrival (on the market); emergence
to invite; to ask (someone to do); to tempt; to lure; to induce (tears, laughter, sleepiness, etc.); to arouse (e.g. sympathy)
excellent article; fine item; rare beauty; masterpiece; gem
after all; in the end; anyway; (cannot) possibly; (not) at all; (not) by any means
be that as it may; even so; though that be so