apt to (do); liable to; predominantly; mostly; ... reaps the rewards; ... takes the prize
sales; selling; marketing
signboard; sign; draw; attraction; reputation (of a shop); name
another thing; exception; special case
individual; distinctive; unique; characteristic; personal; idiosyncratic
aburaage; thin deep-fried slices of tofu; frying in oil; deep-fried food
tempura; deep-fried fish and vegetables in a light batter
kamaboko; steamed seasoned fish paste, usu. in a semicylindrical shape on a strip of wood and sliced to go in soup, etc.
this place; where one comes from; here
noted product; local specialty
distinctive of; characteristic of; uniquely applying to; but; except; without
reflection (light, image, situation, attitude, etc.); reflecting; influence; application (e.g. of an update)
replenishment; supplementation; supplement; replacement; refilling
repair; mending; fixing; servicing
impossible; incapable (of doing); incompetence; inability; impotence; having no solution (of an equation)
diversion; appropriation (e.g. of funds); misappropriation; re-use (e.g. old computer parts); recycling
maintenance; servicing; putting in place; establishment; development
culture; civilization; civilisation; Bunka era (1804.2.11-1818.4.22)
as a test; as an experiment; by way of experiment; by way of trial; tentatively
deep affection; dear; beloved
plain; frank; candid; open; direct; straightforward
to coil around; to follow about; to be related to; to concern; to be associated with
dots; spots; bit by bit; little by little; here and there; scattered
total darkness; pitch dark; bleak future; poor prospects
to reduce (one's) speed; to slow down (driving, cycling, etc.)
just right (time, size, length, etc.)
several (objects, usu. from two to six)
Welsh onion (Allium fistulosum); green onion; spring onion
discouragement; despondency; dejection; disappointment
to a surprising degree; to a remarkable extent; surprisingly; astonishingly; amazingly; alarmingly
good flavor; good flavour; delicacy; dainty
nutriment; wholesome; savoriness; savouriness; rich food; nourishment
in the future; another day; later
that road (path, street, way, etc.); that line (of business); that profession; love affairs; romance
hut; cabin; small theatre (theater); temporary playhouse; one's own house
to make a mistake (in); to commit an error (e.g. in calculation); to confuse; to mistake something for something else
outline; summary; gist; basic points