viewing as a problem; problematizing
beside a nobleman; close aid (of a nobleman, etc.); place where a high ranking person resides; one's own city (of a shogun, lord, etc.); place under one's direct control; one's own turf
home area; home town; local
national (e.g. hero, pastime, consensus); relevant to all citizens; popular on a national level
side street (often parallel to a main street); back street; alley; alleyway
restaurant (esp. Western-style)
signboard; sign; draw; attraction; reputation (of a shop); name
wildcat (European wildcat, Iriomote cat, Tsushima cat, etc.); wild cat; stray cat
arbor; arbour; suffix forming the final part of the pseudonyms of some writers and performers; suffix forming the final part of the name of a restaurant
to stop by; to drop in for a short visit
to have a meal; to eat; to make a living; to earn one's bread
in preparation; (shop) not yet open for business
ticket; token; label; tag; sign; card; playing card
to withdraw from (a deal); to wash one's hands of; to lead by the hand
paper patch; paper backing; poster; sticker; label
regional cuisine; local cuisine
understood; I see; OK; present; here
kitchen; galley; (Internet) troll
I'm sorry; my apologies; excuse me; pardon me
mistress (of the house); hostess; landlady; proprietress
worth; merit; value; good point; redeeming feature; saving grace
parched; dried-up; empty; hollow; rattling; clattering
my goodness!; oh my!; oh dear!
to feed (e.g. an animal on oats); to let eat; to support (e.g. a family); to provide for; to inflict (damage); to deal (e.g. a blow)
training; education; stocking up; laying in; preparation (e.g. ingredients); girl studying to become a geisha
council (consultatory, advisory); board of trustees
member of an assembly; member of the Diet; member of parliament; member of Congress
personality; character; personal appearance; gentility
to have a lot of influence (in); to have clout (with); to be influential; to have contacts (in)
to receive favor (favour); to be much obliged to someone; to be indebted
crash; smash; crunch; bang; breaking sound
cookware; cooking utensil
to be palatable; to suit one's taste
variety of goods; number of articles
to smack one's lips (over a dish); to eat with relish
admiration; being impressed (by)
to stuff one's cheeks; to fill one's mouth (with food)
one may well say so, but ...; even more than