bill collector for the night's entertainment; followers
brothel fronting as a tea house, inn, restaurant, etc.
a little late; somewhat late; latish; a little slow; somewhat slow
to sell at a loss; to sell cheaply; to sell off; to dispose (of)
first warbling heard in a New Year
dish of vegetables, konnyaku, etc. simmered in soy sauce and water until the liquid is almost gone
lidded; covered; container with a lid
away from home; while travelling
inner part of a house (near the kitchen, living room, etc.); family matters; household affairs; personal business
spoiled; spoilt; ruined; loss of face
imitation; copy; make-believe; doing something in a way that only superficially resembles the real thing
jade plant (Crassula argentea, Crassula ovata)
fierce look; frightening look; tough look; aggressive attitude; coercive attitude; taking a hard line
to be mad; to go mad; to go insane
can't be helped (of situation, reason, etc.); unavoidable
all over the country; throughout the land; every nook and cranny of the land; far and wide; (in) every port and harbor
bishop wood (Bischofia javanica); barked tree; red tree
the wolf knows what the ill beast thinks; it takes one to know one
suitable time; good time; propriety; moderation
blackmail; extortion; racketeering; blackmailer; extortionist
Buddhist family chapel; altar room
to keep a house; to run a household
delicious; tasty; sweet; attractive; appealing; convenient
practice writing with a brush; study; learning
paying to get someone (esp. a geisha, prostitute, etc.) out of bondage
please come (and visit us); please come (to our shop)
large truck; semi-trailer
Fukuoka prefecture (Kyushu)
privately; with outsiders barred; en famille
bent back; prone posture; weak-kneed; timidity; lack of nerve
main building (of a villa, palace, etc.)
Buddhist memorial service
(short) run; drive; ride; spin
conduct of business; management; acting as agent (of a land owner, house owner, etc.); being in charge (of a house, etc.)
tiger cub; one's treasure; precious savings
to make use of; to lend money