to shake; to jolt; to rock (cradle); to swing
chic; smart; understanding; considerate; familiar with worldly pleasures (esp. sexual relations, geisha districts and red-light districts)
to arrive at; to reach; to sit on; to sit at (e.g. the table)
exit; gateway; way out; outlet; vent; leak
automatic turnstile (ticket gate)
passing through (a tunnel, station, town, etc.); passing by (e.g. of a typhoon); passage (of a bill, e.g. through parliament); carriage; passing (an examination, inspection, etc.); clearing
dangerous; risky; in danger; in jeopardy; uncertain; unreliable
premises; grounds; campus; compound; precincts
to become speechless; to be at a loss for words
to write down; to note; to jot down; to remember
fort; stronghold; fortification
ship; boat; tank; tub; counter for boat-shaped containers (e.g. of sashimi)
thereupon; shortly thereafter
to all appearances; no matter how you look at it
restaurant (esp. Western-style)
if anything; if pushed I'd say; if I had to say
extravagant; lavish; opulent; luxurious; magnificent; splendid
describing; comparing; form; figure; personal appearance; one's face and figure
appropriate; adequate; suitable; fitting; worthy
splendid; fine; praiseworthy; creditable; legal; legitimate
clear; obvious; evident; bright; light
out-of-place; inappropriate; sticking out like a sore thumb
what's the best thing to do?; what to do?
bewilderment; perplexity; embarrassment; discomfiture; bafflement
to board; to embark on; to get into (a car); to march into; to enter
black suit; mourning clothes; black-suited staff member (e.g. in restaurant, sex establishment, etc.)
dress; attire; clothing; getup; outfit; personal appearance
middle-aged man; Buddhist priest
to approach; to draw near; to get close; to get acquainted with; to get closer to; to get to know
reservation; appointment; contract; subscription; programming (e.g. a device); setting (e.g. a timer)
guest; visitor; customer; client; shopper
call; visit; inquiry; enquiry; question
tiny amount (degree, extent); paltry amount; slightest bit
on the contrary; far from it; if anything; in fact; instead
even; if only; if just; as long as; the only thing needed
doubtful; questionable; uncertain; disputable; suspicious
to reply; to respond; to answer; to talk back; to retort
another (person); the other person; one more (person)
whispering into a person's ear
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which