to reflect; to throw back light
dimly; faintly; absentmindedly; vacantly; idly; aimlessly
heat shimmer; heat haze; shimmering of hot air
regulation; (traffic) policing; control; restriction
(Western) clothing store; clothes shop; tailor's shop
kabuki troupe; kabuki theater (theatre); Kabuki-za (theatre in Tokyo)
dress; one-piece (e.g. swimsuit)
nailing on; nailing down; being stationary; being rooted to the spot; (price) pegging
to rendezvous; to meet at a prearranged place and time; to arrange to meet
that child; that kid; that boy; (arch.) you
extremely; very; really; super; so
(your) daughter; young woman; daughter of a good family
fine jewel; article of excellent quality; beautiful woman; beauty
chancy trade or business with uncertain profitability; night entertainment business (e.g. hostess bar); nightlife business
(talent) scout; recruiter; scouting; headhunting; Boy Scouts; Girl Scouts
occupation; calling; livelihood
to lie in wait (for); to be on the watch (for); to wait (for); to watch (for)
soft and lacking firmness; weak; weak-willed; spineless; weak (market); bearish
to lay hands on; to touch; to care for; to look after; to make off with; to steal
to pull; to tug; to draw (attention, sympathy, etc.); to attract (e.g. interest); to draw back (e.g. one's hand); to draw in (one's chin, stomach, etc.); to draw (a card, mahjong tile, etc.)
to be overawed; to be overwhelmed; to be overcome; to be intimidated; to be daunted
to tuck one's tail between one's legs; to admit defeat; to turn tail (and run)
lively; active; vigorous; animated; brisk
shape; form; appearance; style; state; situation
ordinary clothes (i.e. non-uniform); plain clothes; civilian clothes; plainclothes police officer
comfortable; easy; calm; loose; spacious
sleeve; wing (of a stage, desk, gate, etc.); flap (of a dust jacket)
obi (kimono sash); obi (strip of paper looped around a book, CD, etc. containing information about the product); band; belt; cingulum; radio or television program broadcast in the same time slot on all or most days
everyday clothes; ordinary clothes; casual wear; informal dress
refined; elegant; graceful; modest; reserved; restrained
order; command; directions; instructions
home environment; family environment
being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression
to fold one's arms; to link arms with someone
gorgeous; gaudy; dazzling; gay; resplendent
joint establishment (esp. schools of different levels or different courses of study); establishment as an annex (e.g. of a school); juxtaposition; placing side by side
bathing suit; swimsuit; swimmers
selling area; counter; section; favorable time to sell; good time to sell