to float; to set afloat; to show on one's face (smile, sadness, etc.); to recall; to call to mind
wealthy; rich; affluent; well-off
grateful; thankful; welcome; appreciated; evoking gratitude
solemn; sublime; grand; magnificent; impressive
trouble; hardship; difficulty; anxiety; worry; concern
-ian (e.g. Italian); -ite (e.g. Tokyoite); -er (e.g. performer, etc.); person working with ...; man; person
Japanese-style business management; adoption of Japanese business practices (such as lifelong employment, seniority-based promotions, etc.)
adherent; devotee; believer
Matsushita Kōnosuke (1894.11.27-1989.4.27)
Honda Souichirō (1906.11.17-1991.8.5)
serious look (on one's face); straight face
to praise; to commend; to compliment; to speak well of; to speak highly of
confrontation; opposition; antagonism
to compare (something) to; to liken; to speak figuratively; to use a simile; to use a metaphor
to get on well (with someone); (lit.) to be a good match with one's horse
to obey respectfully; to humble oneself; to sit straight (upright, respectfully, attentively)
to break; to snap; to be injured; to wear out; to be worn out; to break; to burst
sharp parting remark; parting threat
to vomit; to throw up; to emit; to send forth; to give (an opinion); to make (a comment)
as if; as though; (not) at all; (not) in the slightest; really; completely
defeat; loss; failing to live up to (one's name, looks, etc.); discount; loss (on a sale)
flag; boolean value; something that foreshadows a future event or outcome (in a film, novel, etc.)
decision; settlement; confirmation; establishment
small; little; slightly less than; just about; somewhat; somehow
scoundrel; rascal; villain
till; to; concerning (an area of expertise); swearing by (one's sword, God, etc.)
outstanding talent; person of exceptional talent; gifted person
this way (of doing); this method; this sort (of thing); this type
to roll in; to tumble into; to visit (esp. to stay overnight as an unwanted guest); to fall in one's way; to fall into one's lap
very; extremely; extreme; excessive; splendid; impressive
to carry on one's back; to burden oneself (e.g. with debts, responsibilities, etc.)
journey; trip; travels; during the journey; on the way; while travelling
agreement; accord; correspondence; union; unity; cooperation
to conceal; to keep secret; to cover up
to listen attentively to; to be absorbed in (listening to)
to lift up; to hold up; to give; to offer; to devote; to sacrifice