this place; where one comes from; here
man of the world; experienced in matters of the heart
shingle roof; house with a shingle roof
fire for luring fish at night
to be or lie just outside of
staking out (in advance; e.g. a seat or a spot); saving a place; reserving a location
fry-simmering; cooking by first briefly deep-frying, then simmering in broth; fry-simmered food; fried food in broth
hot taste; sharp taste; pungent taste; salty taste
tempura; deep-fried fish and vegetables in a light batter
smacking one's lips (over food)
condition (sentiment) of the people
to come and go; to go back and forth
debut; initial stage appearance
chitter; chatter; giggle; screeching; squealing
municipal office; council; city hall
Chinese fan palm (Livistona chinensis)
cover; mantle; shroud; hood
show tent; circus tent; freak show
reservation; appointment; contract; subscription; programming (e.g. a device); setting (e.g. a timer)
a sight for sore eyes; seeing something beautiful or precious
entirely useless; completely worthless; no no; don't!
public performance; exhibition in a foreign country
performance (of a play, opera, etc.); staging; presentation
to knock down; to shoot down; to lop off
fight; scuffle; walking about; walking around; conducting oneself; stroll (in noh, an action piece involving circling the stage)
crowded (e.g. with people); overflowing
to sell like hot cakes; to fly off the shelves
to make a hit; to have a great success (e.g. in business, with a play, etc.)
closing up shop (for the day); stopping business; going out of business
purse; wallet; billfold; cashbox; till
full to capacity; full to bursting; house full; sellout
amount sold; sales; proceeds; takings; turnover
safe; strongbox; cashbox; depository; cash office; treasury
cake served with tea; teacake
sea urchin; seasoned sea urchin eggs
chancy trade or business with uncertain profitability; night entertainment business (e.g. hostess bar); nightlife business