sudden; abrupt; unexpected; unforeseen
by the way; in this connection; incidentally; in passing
not writing or contacting for a while; neglecting (failing) to write (call, visit, etc.); long silence
to cool (e.g. from a high temperature to room temperature); to let cool; to dampen; to throw a damper on; to spoil
prognostic symptoms; after-effect; sequela
human experiment; human experimentation; experiment on a living person
to defy accepted norms; to go off the rails; to be eccentric
jumping to a wrong conclusion
laboratory testing bench; laboratory table; subject of an experiment; (human) guinea pig
to run swiftly; to speed; to dash; to charge ahead (in pursuit of some goal); to push forward
long hair (usu. of a man)
to show through; to be hinted at; to peek through; to shine through
virtuous mind; good intentions; good will; positive mindset; bona fides; good faith
way (of doing); manner; method
legal; lawful; legitimate
(doing things at) one's own pace; (doing things) one's own way (esp. in an inconsiderate manner)
to place both hands on the ground (to express respect, apology or to present a request)
to empty; to vacate; to evacuate
opening a new shop; opening a shop (for the day)
to connect; to tie; to fasten; to transfer (phone call)
American; American-style (weak) drip coffee
important; having a high status; having standing; exalted; of high station
pushing back one's opponent while locked in close quarters; having a tendency towards; being close to
(social) standing; status; identity; birth; one's circumstances; one's means
executive secretary; coordinator; organizer; person in charge of making arrangements
to feel inferior; to feel small
acqua pazza (poached fish)
colourful; colorful; multicoloured; various; varied; variegated
deer (esp. the sika deer, Cervus nippon); cervid
ignoring (someone); ostracizing; leaving (someone) out
hanafuda; flower cards; playing cards consisting of 12 suits of 4 cards, each suit representing a month indicated by a flower
October; tenth month of the lunar calendar
certainly; for sure; distinctly; clearly; firmly; tightly
geisha; professional female entertainer, usu. at traditional banquets
no need to finish what you're saying; say no more; I can guess the rest already
Muromachi period (1336-1573)
refinement; elegance; grace
duck hot pot (with cabbage, spring onions, tofu, etc.)
Ebisu Yoshikazu (1947.10-)