to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
honourable defeat; honorable defeat; honourable death; trying but being utterly beaten; being completely rejected when professing one's love
fault; error; indiscretion; faux pas
affinity; compatibility; chemistry (between people)
bright; intelligent; clever; smart
to feel refreshed; to feel more cheerful; to feel better
being somewhat (half) joking; half seriously; half in jest; in a jocular vein
to act up (machine); to go out of tune (instrument); to not work right; to be knocked off stride; to lose one's bearings; to lose one's presence of mind
between-meal snack; mid-afternoon (around 3 o'clock) snack; afternoon refreshment; afternoon tea
tea (usu. green); tea break (at work); tea ceremony
house (e.g. of Tokugawa); family
drawing room; parlor; parlour; guest room
one side; one party; counterpart; one of a pair; fellow; mate
to be opposite; to face each other
apron; apron (airport); apron (stage)
to make (tea, coffee, etc.); to brew a beverage (with hot water)
slight bow (as a greeting or sign of gratitude); nod; salutation; consideration; thoughtfulness
cup (drinking vessel, measure, brassiere, prize, etc.)
to hold (in one's hand); to take (into one's hand); to own; to obtain
once; for a short time; briefly; (arch.) one morning
to like; to prefer; to be pleased by
to taste; to savor; to appreciate; to enjoy; to experience; to go through
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
to be cloying; to be sick and tired with; to be disgusted with; to stink
another helping; second helping; seconds; command to have dog place its second paw in one's hand
taste; elegance; appearance; air; the likes of ...; lowly people such as ...
variety; kind; type; counter for kinds, species, etc.
to be profitable; to yield a profit
trade; business; commerce; occupation; calling; profession
flavour; flavor; taste; charm; appeal; interest
quickly (esp. actions); suddenly (esp. wind, rain, etc.)
millions; several million; a few million
law office; lawyer's office; attorney's office
management; administration; operation; running (business); conducting
defense; defence; pleading; advocacy
to go mad; to lose one's mind; to get out of order; to go amiss; to go wrong (of a plan or expectation, etc.); to fall through
at full speed; impetuously; precipitately; headlong