to imitate; to copy; to mock; to trace; to forge
back (esp. of a building, etc.); rear; behind
to sit down (and refuse to move); to sit-in (in protest)
bill (at a restaurant); check
shriek of delight; cry of joy
prosperity; flourishing; thriving
ramen restaurant; noodle restaurant
piece; slice; cloth; sharpness; agility; counter for scraps, pieces, etc.
temporary; provisional; interim; special; extraordinary; extra
feeling; mood; disposition; mental attitude; somewhat; slightly
to open out (of a view, scenery, etc.); to spread out; to improve (of luck, prospects, etc.); to get better; to develop (of a town, civilization, etc.); to become civilized; to be sensible
sensitive; alert; aware; susceptible
intimidating enough to quieten a crying child
too; also; still; as before; even so; either way
extremely busy; (lit.) wanting even the help of a cat
to put one's palms together (e.g. when praying or asking for something); to place one's hands together; to compete against somebody; to play (a game, match, etc.) against somebody
heretical religion; damaging religion; heresy
worship; adoration; admiration; cult
handyman; utility man; odd-job man
in good condition; in fine shape; glib; slick; harmonious; melodious
to have a limit; to go too far (e.g. joke)
to respond; to answer; to meet (e.g. demands, expectations); to affect; to take a toll; to strike home
to be shy; to be bashful; to look shy
shape; form; appearance; state; situation; suitable
fluttering; flapping; (arch.) flickering (light, flame, etc.); frill; piece of thin material
daytime; during the day; time from sunrise until sunset; diurnal period
suitable; appropriate; becoming; fitting
to pollute; to contaminate; to soil; to disgrace; to dishonour; to dishonor
first arrival; first in race; suit of clothes
extra (charge, fare, etc.); premium; bonus; (after a number) tenths increase
several minutes; a few minutes
to digest; to break down; to break to pieces; to be able to use; to be good at; to finish; to complete
tightly; closely; exactly; precisely; suddenly (stopping); perfectly (suited)
inadvertently; for no special reason; truthfully; unexpectedly; after realizing; without knowing
trader; dealer; businessperson; fellow trader; people in the same trade
doomed (business, trade, etc.); in a bad state; poor
art; technique; means; way; trick; trap