commonplace; ordinary; typical; ubiquitous; run-of-the-mill; mundane
tokonoma; alcove where art or flowers are displayed
single flower; one wheel; full moon
to garnish; to accompany (as a card does a gift); to add to as support; to prop up; to accompany (as an aid, guide, translator, etc.); (arch.) to mimic
wabi-sabi; aesthetic sense in Japanese art centered on the acceptance of transience and imperfection
employment of workers through personal connections; hiring through personal connections; nepotism
to be like-minded; to have the same goal
impromptu; improvised; extempore; instant (e.g. ramen)
to draw a line (between); to make a distinction (between); to distinguish (between)
van (of a movement); vanguard; forefront
could result in (something undesirable); might end up (doing, happening); run the risk of
to discern (e.g. right from wrong); to discriminate; to distinguish; to know (manners, one's place, etc.); to understand; to bear in mind
in the meanwhile; during the time
straightforwardly; readily; without hesitation
heat; hot air; enthusiasm; excitement; fever
of no use whatsoever; good for nothing; useless
having one's back to the wall; having nowhere to go; having no way out; not having another chance
to work; to labor; to labour; to put to work; to make (someone) work
happy; auspicious; propitious; naive
to stop (doing); to cease; to desist; to drop; to lay off; to give up
to frown (on); to be grim-faced; to look sullen
being beyond recovery; having no hope of recovery
helping hand; help; support; aid
plan; policy; means; fifth principle of the Eight Principles of Yong; right upward flick
to turn over; to change (one's mind); to reverse (one's decision); to fly (a flag); to let (a skirt, cape, etc.) flap in the wind
ordinary; run-of-the-mill; usual
to defend against; to protect against; to prevent; to avert; to avoid
party (of people); set (of people); clan; family; fellow
exile; banishment; eviction; elimination (e.g. of poverty); removal
to be outpushed; to lose a pushing competition
as hoped for; as expected
to be caught (of a wild animal or fish); to be captured; to be able to catch; to be able to win (a title, prize, etc.)
rebellion; revolt; insurrection; treason
to manage; to deal with; to cope with; to sentence; to condemn; to punish
boldly; bravely; resolutely; determinedly
to be taken aback; to be dumbfounded
strength; toughness; bravery; boldness
on the occasion of; at the time of