in order; in turn; one by one
talking while standing; standing around talking
but; however; (and) yet; nevertheless; still; for all that
living room (Western style); sitting room
meeting; assembly; association; conjunction
to open out (of a view, scenery, etc.); to spread out; to improve (of luck, prospects, etc.); to get better; to develop (of a town, civilization, etc.); to become civilized; to be sensible
zabuton; flat floor cushion used when sitting or kneeling; usu. rectangular
beforehand; in advance; ahead of time; previously
you (when referring to one's equals or inferiors)
seems; I think; I guess; right?; don't you agree?
to get someone to say; to make someone say
one by one; one at a time; in turn
evening meal; supper; dinner
guidance; leading (the way); information; notice; announcement (of one's arrival); invitation
we; us; I; me; my store (business, etc.)
meaning; tenor; effect; influence; appearance; aspect
historical play; period drama
innocent; chaste; naive; pure; unmixed; genuine
Japanese style; light wind; moderate breeze
soft rush (Juncus effusus var. decipiens); common rush
to reinsert; to put in again; to refocus (one's mind); to renew (one's resolve); to pour again (e.g. tea); to brew afresh
furnishings; implements; equipment
two classes; double; two sets
to omit; to leave out; to overtake; to pass; to say; to speak
fusuma; Japanese sliding screen
layout (of a house or apartment); arrangement of rooms
casual speech; peer language; informal language
placid; composed; serene; big-hearted; broad-minded; magnanimous
manufactured goods; finished goods; product
need; want; necessity; costs; expenses
to tell (to do); to order; to tell (on someone); to report; to often say; to be used to saying
bet; wager; stake; gamble