steamed confection (e.g. manjū, uirō, steamed yōkan); steamed cake
later; afterwards; future; after one's death; (arch.) descendant
inside the breast of one's clothing (esp. kimono); bosom; space between one's chest and outstretched arms; (one's) reach; heart (e.g. of a mountain); bosom (e.g. of nature)
confectionery; sweets; candy; cake
eggs; egg; (hen's) egg; (an expert) in the making; beginning; origin
plentiful; abundant; ample; lavish
one place; (all in) the same place; one spot; one location; one part; one passage
news coverage; collecting data (e.g. for an article); covering (something for media); interview
why?; what for?; how?; by what means?
to that extent; to that degree; so much; so
splendid; fine; praiseworthy; creditable; legal; legitimate
sketching; drawing from nature; portrayal; description
many; numerous; various; large number of
Ryukyuan food; Ryukyuan cuisine
common camellia (Camellia japonica)
that is to say; so that means
surreptitious glance; looking furtively
to get mad; to be highly offended; to get pissed off; to get angry; to lose one's cool
to drag along; to pull; to force someone along; to prolong; to drag out; to influence strongly
the country; countryside; outskirts; suburbs; presence; being in attendance
number (in a series); (one's) turn; watch; guard; rank; standing; bout
quickly; at once; right away; hurriedly
circumstances; condition; to arrange; to manage; to lend money; to raise money
hobby; pastime; tastes; preference; liking
to be disgusted; to be repulsed; to get the creeps
how; in what way; why; for what reason; cannot possibly; no way
transactions; dealings; business
speaking of; (I told you) already; come on
thickheaded; obstinate; inflexible; stubborn
to be flexible; to be accommodating
humorous; funny; amusing; laughable; hilarious; comical
advice; counsel; suggestion; tip; hint
true Tokyoite; Edoite; person born and raised in Edo
to be taught; to learn; to take lessons in
with a broad grin; smirking
the Snake (sixth sign of the Chinese zodiac); the Serpent; hour of the Snake (around 10am, 9-11am, or 10am-12 noon); south-southeast; fourth month of the lunar calendar
the Boar (twelfth sign of the Chinese zodiac); the Pig; hour of the Boar (around 10pm, 9-11pm, or 10pm to 12 midnight); north-northwest; tenth month of the lunar calendar
the Tiger (third sign of the Chinese zodiac); hour of the Tiger (around 4am, 3-5am, or 4-6am); east-northeast; first month of the lunar calendar