to act first; to act precipitously; to be rash; to get ahead of oneself; to jump the gun
old tale; folk tale; legend; reminiscence
to mix; to combine; to exchange (words, fire, etc.); to cross (e.g. swords); to join together
this and that; this or that; one thing or another; this way and that
ringleader; main culprit; main cause; source
mark (for quick identification or recognition); sign; landmark; guide; (arch.) trademark
to break; to fracture; to fold; to bend; to make (origami); to interrupt
paranormality; anomalous phenomenon
to investigate thoroughly; to research thoroughly; to master; to understand completely
eccentric; crank; weirdo; oddball
development; growth; development (of a situation, story, etc.); advancement; playing around (sexually; esp. of a male homosexual); having an active sex life
among (other things); especially; particularly; inter alia; above all (else)
(family) crest; coat of arms; pattern; figure; playing card suit (in karuta)
since; henceforth; ever since
simmer; bubble out; flow out
status; position; method; way; rule; regulation
(way of) life; lifestyle; living; life circumstances; livelihood; day-to-day life
elder; senior; senior monk; dean; presbyter
capital (esp. Kyoto, Japan's former capital); seat of government; capital (of music, fashion, etc.); city (e.g. of light); location of the Imperial Palace
funny; amusing; strange; odd; wrong; unsuitable
one-by-one; separately; in detail
wallet; purse; coin purse; billfold; pocketbook
completely empty; penniless; flat broke
both people; two people; two directions; both directions
temporary; provisional; interim; special; extraordinary; extra
hotel charge; lodging expense
food expenses; money for food; charge for board
splendid; fine; praiseworthy; creditable; legal; legitimate
to take a bath; to have a bath; to take a shower
culture; civilization; civilisation; Bunka era (1804.2.11-1818.4.22)
to change the schedule; to change one's plans
wood construction; woodworking; (arch.) gardener
interior design; interior; upholstery
(short) curtain hung at shop entrance; split curtain used to divide spaces in a house; reputation (of a store); good name; goodwill
fusuma; Japanese sliding screen
paper lantern; Chinese lantern; Japanese lantern; snot bubble
sum; harmony; peace; Japan; Japanese-style
accessories; small articles; minor character; small fry; weak one
plentiful; abundant; ample; lavish