to become aroused (of emotions, nerves, etc.); to become excited; to become stirred up; to be proud; to be haughty; to be pompous
to vomit; to throw up; to emit; to send forth; to give (an opinion); to make (a comment)
to quiet (a child, crowd, etc.); to quieten; to calm (one's nerves, excitement, etc.); to compose (oneself); to suppress (a rebellion, riot, fire, etc.); to quell
shoe; shoes; boots; footwear; footgear
to take off (clothes, shoes, etc.); to undress
reception (desk); information desk; receptionist; receipt; acceptance
to be unable to; to find difficult (unpleasant, awkward, painful) to do; to serve two or more functions or roles simultaneously; to contain (or combine) two or more features; to work in two or more jobs simultaneously (positions, etc.); to do alongside
entrance; front door; entryway; entranceway; entry hall; vestibule
to invite; to ask; to beckon; to wave someone in; to call in; to send for
to be lost (e.g. luggage); to be missing; to be used up; to be run out; to disappear (e.g. pain); to be lost (e.g. a dream, confidence)
... years since construction; ... years old (of a building); built in ...
interior design; interior; upholstery
skeletal frame; skeleton; framework; frame; outline
reinforced concrete; ferroconcrete
choosing a site (e.g. for industry); deciding on a location; standpoint; position
making; producing; appearance (attire, make-up, etc.); build; physique; sashimi
existence or nonexistence; presence or absence; consent or refusal; yes or no
guest; visitor; customer; client; counter for containers used to entertain guests
easily; readily; quickly; lightly (seasoned food, applied make-up, etc.); plainly; simply
to advance (spatially); to go forward; to precede; to go ahead (of); to make progress; to move ahead (e.g. of work); to intensify
preparation; arrangements
faint; indistinct; dim; vague; subtle; delicate
miso; fermented condiment usu. made from soybeans; innards (from crabs, shrimps, etc.) resembling miso; key point; main point; weakling
to wrap up; to pack; to cover; to envelop; to conceal (a feeling); to hide
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.)
leaving (on, open, unfinished, etc.); (doing) continuously; constantly; keep ...-ing
fusuma; Japanese sliding screen
to stop (in one's tracks); to come to a stop; to halt; to pause; to stand still
at; in; at; when; by; with
dealing with (people, customers, complaints, etc.); receiving (callers, visitors, etc.); attending to; handling; serving
to go; to come; to lose; to be defeated; to be stumped (by); to be at a loss; to visit (a shrine, grave, etc.)
guidance; leading (the way); information; notice; announcement (of a visitor's arrival); informing (someone) of a visitor's arrival
obligation; duty; charge; responsibility
to leave; to depart; to take one's leave
clanging; empty; deserted