breaking off; snapping off
amiability; friendliness; fondness (of someone); affection; compliments; civilities
to clamour; to crowd; to jostle
the four cardinal directions; north, east, south and west; surroundings; many countries; the whole world; all around; here and there
thick curtain; drop curtain
formal; strict; ceremonious; stiff
thanks (for coming, helping, etc.); glad you could make it; tiredness; fatigue
match (to light fire with)
to rub; to chafe; to strike (match); to lose (e.g. a match); to forfeit; to squander one's money (e.g. through gambling, Pachinko, etc.)
to light (a candle, lamp, etc.); to turn on (a light)
reserving (for exclusive use); (full) booking; chartering; block reservation
to carry off; to run away with; to sweep away; to take entirely for oneself; to monopolize
dilapidated house; deserted house
un-Japanese in appearance or character
being a poor loser; unwillingness to admit defeat; sour grapes
ruffian; scoundrel; rogue; rascal; villain; hoodlum
foreigner; foreign citizen; foreign national; alien; non-Japanese
training; education; stocking up; laying in; preparation (e.g. ingredients); girl studying to become a geisha
taking captive; carrying away; kidnapping; kidnaping; abduction
generous; soft-hearted; having a good personality
to appoint; to nominate; to assume (responsibility); to pose as
recklessness; daredevilry; rashness; (arch.) long-lasting
originator; pioneer; inventor; progenitor; primogenitor; founder of a family line
to be transparent; to be see-through; to be clear; to be clear (voice, sound)
waiting on a table; serving (at dinner); waiter; waitress; office boy; office girl
to mix; to stir; to blend
splendid; fine; handsome; elegant; imposing; prominent
hors d'oeuvre; appetizer; appetiser; starter