to stiffen; to become stiff
we are of equal status in this regard; we are in the same boat; the same to you; the feeling is mutual
explanation; interpretation
to inhale; to breathe in; to suck up; to absorb; to soak up
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
to buy; to purchase; to value; to have a high opinion; to stir; to provoke
local specialty or souvenir bought as a gift while travelling; present brought by a visitor; something unpleasant that one is given (e.g. an illness while on vacation); unwelcome gift
to present; to submit; to tender; to hold out
traditional Kyoto-style confectionery (often used in tea ceremony)
Nandikesvara (Ganesh in the Buddhist pantheon)
deep-fried Chinese pastry (sweetened with jiaogulan)
only; merely; but; no more than
long-established shop; shop of long standing; old shop
box; case; car (of a train, etc.); shamisen case; shamisen; public building; community building
to forgive and forget; to let bygones be bygones; to sweep under the carpet; to wipe the slate clean
dated; date; fixed; external
confectionery; sweets; candy; cake
name; given name; first name
craftsman; artisan; tradesman; worker; workman
religious abstinence; purification
millennium; one thousand years; (fig.) long time
flavor; flavour; charm; appeal; experience; taste (e.g. of victory)
relish; gusto; appreciation
to turn one's hand to; to reach out one's hand; to get involved in; to make a move on; to strike; to beat
(talent) scout; recruiter; scouting; headhunting; Boy Scouts; Girl Scouts
to speak distinctly; to speak clearly; to put it bluntly; to get to the point; to be frank
cheerful; merry; sunny; bright (sky, day, etc.); fine; clear
bluff; false show of power; bold front
comprehension; consent; understanding; OK; roger (on two-way radio)
to be closed; to be blocked; to be clogged; to be plugged up; to be occupied; to be taken (e.g. accommodation)
to prick up one's ears and listen; to listen attentively
to go back to the start; to reset; to restore; to return to the point (of a discussion); to return something (that has been moved) to previous place; to reconstitute
to lie on one's back with legs outstretched; to recline; to get cocky; to be arrogant
to reward; to recompense; to repay; to retaliate; to get revenge
decisive; resolute; determined; firm