no matter for; without regard to; whatever the ...
to lose (something); to mislay; to get rid of; to eliminate; to remove
unveiling; debut; introduction
how many times; how many degrees (temperature, angle, etc.)
thousand years; very long period; forever
counter for leaves, pieces of paper, etc.; (arch.) counter for boats
stubbornness; obstinacy; disposition; nature; appetite; desire
little finger; pinky; little toe
changing (one's job, loyalties, stance, etc.); switching over; changing quarters (geisha, prostitute, etc.)
beautiful shiny autumn leaves
period of an apprentice's contract (usu. ten years); apprenticeship; indentureship; indenture
3000; three thousand; many
by the way; incidentally; sometimes; occasionally; precisely (at that time); exactly
popular figure; person in demand; favorite; favourite
carpenter's square; instigation; suggestion
malicious; deliberately mean
being concerned about or mindful of
not only that, but also; besides that; in addition to that; on top of that; furthermore
circumstances; condition; to arrange; to manage; to lend money; to raise money
debt; loan; liabilities; borrowing money
writing off (a debt); cancellation; balancing the books; cancelling out (gains or losses); making even; making up (for)
what is called; as it is called; the so-called; known as; so to speak
equally (talented, etc.); evenly; neck and neck; nip and tuck
to be decided; to be settled; to be unchanging; to be the same (as always); to be a fixed rule; to be destined; to be well executed (of a manoeuvre in a sport, game, etc.)
about; roughly; generally; on the whole; completely; quite
Kanazawa (city in Ishikawa)
detached building; solitary house; room detached from main house; separation from; loss of interest in; independence of
secret; secrecy; mystery; secret (e.g. to success); esoteric teachings
usual; normal; everyday; usually; normally; generally
special; particular; extraordinary; exceptional; especial
stairs; stairway; staircase
narrow; confined; small; limited; narrow-minded; confining
to anyone; to everyone; by anyone; by everyone; in everyone; in anyone
to make (someone) to meet; to let (someone) meet; to expose to; to subject to
in and out; income and expenses; free associations; run of the house
not necessarily so; is not always true
favorable treatment; favourable treatment; hospitality; warm reception; good treatment; hearty welcome
expectation; anticipation; hope; promising; rising; up-and-coming
consultation; discussion; discussing; asking (somebody) for advice
fixed paper-enclosed lantern; paper-covered wooden stand housing an (oil) lamp
to rule; to govern; (arch.) to see; (arch.) to look; (arch.) to watch
suddenly; unexpectedly; by chance; accidentally; lightly; nimbly