long-established shop; shop of long standing; old shop
you have only to; all you have to (do); all that's required; as long as; if only
piece of wood at the front edge of an entranceway floor; front portion of the floor of the genkan
to assail the nostrils (smell); to go nose-to-nose (with someone)
visit (to someone affected by illness or misfortune); call; letter of inquiry; letter of sympathy; dealing (a hit); striking (a blow)
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
to fall into someone's hands; to place oneself in someone's power
joyful (news, event, etc.); joyous; delightful (e.g. result); pleasing (e.g. sight); gratifying; welcome
beginning of the year; new year; New Year's call; New Year's greetings
New Year's gift (usu. money given to a child by relatives and visitors)
hospital food; hospital meals
soup containing rice cakes and vegetables (New Year's dish)
external injury; external wound; (physical) trauma
first shrine visit of the New Year
(thick) scarf; muffler; muffler (for a vehicle exhaust); silencer
straight (from one place to another); going right onto; on the way; simultaneously; incidentally; directly
dirty things (dishes, laundry, etc.)
washing machine; (clothes) washer
while (one is at it); when; on the occasion of; at the same time (as); on one's way (to); by the way
basket (shopping, etc.); hamper; cage
plentiful; abundant; ample; lavish
dryness; aridity; drying (e.g. clothes); insipidity
living room (Western style); sitting room
honour; honor; glory; privilege
to make coffee; to brew coffee
troublesome; bothersome; tiresome; annoying
to allow; to let (someone) do; to make (someone) do
black; black (coffee); exploitative (company); overly harsh; boldface; blackface
to become a little hungry; to become a bit peckish
with a click; with a clink; with a snap; firmly; tightly; compactly
to mix; to stir; to scramble; to churn
cushion; cushion (to soften the blow); mitigation
to feel comforted; to be in good spirits; to feel better; to trifle with; to fool around with
incarnation (of Buddha or bodhisattva); avatar; embodiment (as in "embodiment of evil"); incarnation; personification
(fully) exposed; bare; uncovered; in full view; undisguised; broad (accent)
jersey (fabric); jersey; (sports) uniform top; sweatsuit; tracksuit; Jersey (cattle)
minority group (party); minority
attractive; good-looking; stylish; cool