Shōwa era (1926.12.25-1989.1.7); reminiscent of the Shōwa era; Shōwa- nostalgic; old-fashioned
in regard to; concerning (usu. of disputes)
to pay attention to another's needs; to attend to; to fuss about; to take into consideration
look (in someone's eyes); expression (of the eyes); eyes
step; stair; grade; rank; counter for breaks in written language (or speech, etc.); dan
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
wall iris; roof iris; Iris tectorum; fleur-de-lis
centimeter; centimetre; centi-; 10^-2; sentimental
bulky; massive; thick; heavy
you are quite right; reasonable; natural; just
squirrel (any mammal of family Sciuridae); Japanese squirrel (Sciurus lis)
7 or 3 ratio; hair parted on one side
pleasant feeling; good vibes
to be much obliged (to someone); to receive favor (favour); to be indebted; to be grateful
manner; demeanour; demeanor; bearing
service; duty; business; Buddhist religious services
standard; standardized; average; normal; ordinary
just right (time, size, length, etc.)
outward appearance; exterior appearance; outward show; looks
thoroughness; completeness; consistency; thorough enforcement; seeing to it that a policy, etc. is carried out without exception
shoji (paper sliding door)
black; dark; blackish; suspicious; criminal; darkened and dirty; sooty
stale; old fashioned; hackneyed; trite; antiquated; obsolete
smartly dressed; stylish; someone smartly dressed; to dress up; to be fashionable
low dining table; tea table
nostalgia for the good old days; taste for the past; retro tastes
to leave alone; to leave as is; to ignore; to neglect
to imitate; to follow; to emulate
to become experienced (after many years of practice)