rival; competitor; competition
to leak out (of a secret); to come out; to be exposed (of a lie, improper behaviour, etc.); to get away (of a fish)
cannot (due to external circumstances); cannot afford to; must not; impossible to; no way one can (do)
(if) by some chance; by some possibility; in the unlikely event that; (unlikely event of) emergency; the worst(-case scenario)
to pretend; to act (as if)
swing; shake; appearance; behaviour; pretence; pretense; (a customer) coming to restaurant, ryokan, etc. without a reservation or introduction
halfway; half measures; unfinished; incomplete; by halves; half-baked
to fold one's arms; to link arms with someone
opposite effect; adverse effect; backfiring
on the occasion of; at the time of
man; male; fellow; guy; male lover; boyfriend
one's nature; one's destiny; custom; tradition; habit
fleeting (glimpse, glance, etc.)
to wait and see; to see how the land lies
unwillingly; reluctantly; grudgingly; shaking one's head in refusal (like a child)
timidly; nervously; hesitantly; trembling (with fear); fearfully; anxiously
digestion (of food); digestion (of information); assimilation; consumption; absorption; (arch.) losing one's form and turning into something else
to invite in; to show someone in
guidance; leading (the way); information; notice; announcement (of a visitor's arrival); informing (someone) of a visitor's arrival
seat; location (of a gathering, etc.); place; position; post
to bring near; to bring close; to let go near; to associate with; to bring (people) together; to let come near (of a person)
as much as one can; as much as possible; if at all possible
to go around; to make a circle around; to surround; to circle; to come around (of a season, anniversary, turn, etc.); to return
narrow; confined; small; limited; narrow-minded; confining
double; twice (as much); twofold
floor; dance floor; sales floor; floor (of a building); storey
light; bright; bright (colour); cheerful; bright; bright (future, prospects, etc.); rosy
clean; hygienic; sanitary; pure; virtuous; immaculate
good feeling; good will; favourable impression; favorable impression
not only ... (but also); not just; as well as
easy; likely to ...; have a tendency to ...; easy to ...
to manufacture; to produce; to raise (crops); to invent; to dream up; to create
certified (as genuine, valuable, etc.); guaranteed (article); of established reputation; acknowledged; pièce de résistance
young; youthful; immature; green; low (number); small
(one's) figure; build; physique; style
outstanding; excellent; exceptional; distinguished; unrivaled; surpassing (e.g. beauty)
the way one waits on customers; service attitude
perfect; ideal; completely satisfactory; leaving nothing to be desired; faultless; impeccable
bright and beautiful; gorgeous; showy; prosperous; flourishing; thriving
certain; sure; definite; reliable; sound; solid
menu; schedule; program; menu
abundant; plentiful; rich; ample