to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry
present; gift; to give a present or gift
trip abroad; overseas travel
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 take someone (to some place); to take someone along; to lead someone away
riverbed; raised platform on the bank of a river for enjoying the cool in summer
arrangement; good offices; discretion; judgment; disposition
making one's debut; making one's first appearance; (just) showing one's face; showing up; introductory kabuki performance (to introduce the actors); December kabuki performance at Kyoto's Minamiza Theater in which all famous actors perform
to; traditional unit of volume, approx. 18 litres; square bearing block (at the top of a pillar); Chinese "Dipper" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
party (gathering, celebration, etc.); party (group, political, etc.)
one's house; one's home; one's family
three times; thrice; third (musical interval); many times; over and over again
to approach; to draw near; to gather (in one place); to come together; to stop by (while on one's way to another place); to drop by; to grow old
in case of; at that time; at this time
space (room, area, outer space)
to put on (lower-body clothing, e.g. pants, skirt, footwear); to wear; to affix (a sword to one's hip); (arch.) to affix (a bowstring to a bow)
flapping; rattling (sound); noisily; commotion; kerfuffle
rice seasoned and cooked with various ingredients
preliminary arrangements; preparation; spadework; pre-cooking
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry
now (when it is already much too late); at this stage; afresh; anew; again
to think too much; to be over-concerned
favourite dish (favorite); favourite food
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)
result; consequence; coming to fruition; bearing fruit; as a result; consequently
notification; pre-1886 administrative order
answer; reply; response; answer; solution; result
to be suspicious of; to be doubtful of; to be dubious of
popular; folksy; plebeian; ordinary; unpretentious
menu; schedule; program; (computer) menu
sushi; anything made with vinegared rice (may also contain vegetables, spices, fish, or other delicacies)
safe (e.g. choice); secure; innocuous; acceptable; passable; satisfactory
Hamburg steak; hamburger steak
Western cooking; Western-style meal; Western-style food; Japanized Western cuisine
shop; store; somebody who sells (something) or works as (something); somebody with a (certain) personality trait; house; roof