hospital gown; patient gown
to put on; to wear; to be clad in; to twine around; to twist around; to coil around
favorite; favourite; habitually used
tool; implement; means; furniture
to bring; to take (something) along; to fetch; to get
lumbar vertebra; lumbar vertebrae
setting the table; laying the table; setting up; getting one's ducks in a row; running interference
to be ready; to be prepared; to be in order; to be put in order; to be adjusted; to be regulated
both ends; either end; both edges; double-mindedness; sitting on the fence
tunnel; to tunnel (through a potential barrier); letting a grounder go through one's legs
distinctive of; characteristic of; uniquely applying to; but; except; without
to work (for); to be employed (at); to serve (as); to act (as); to conduct a religious service
pain relief; killing pain
to be overcome with emotion
thank you for your hard work; good work; see you; goodbye; goodnight
mincing; chopping finely; short and repeated (movements) (e.g. trembling, stepping quickly); gradual; bit by bit
to cave in; to become depressed; to sink
cheekbones; zygomatic bone; malar bone
doctor's rounds (in hospital)
incidentally; taking the opportunity; while (you) are at it; on the occasion
to feel awkward; to feel ashamed; to feel inferior; to feel shy (about doing something)
with stealthy steps; with noiseless footsteps; on tiptoe; stealthily
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)
ryotei; traditional Japanese restaurant (esp. a luxurious one)
inside the breast of one's clothing (esp. kimono); bosom; space between one's chest and outstretched arms; (one's) reach; heart (e.g. of a mountain); bosom (e.g. of nature)
lavish feast; splendid banquet; corporate largess; lavish hospitality
prior investment; upfront investment
entertainment (of guests; esp. in the corporate world); treating (to food and drinks); wining and dining
how; in what way; how about; questionable
waitress (in a ryokan or traditional restaurant); hostess
pouring alcohol; person pouring alcohol (esp. a woman)
cheers; bottoms-up; toast; drink (in celebration or in honor of something); drinking one's glass dry
in the hospital; hospitalized
one cup (of sake); (going out for, treating someone to) a drink; small drinking party
to incline; to lean; to devote oneself to; to concentrate on; to ruin; to squander
firm; strong; unbending; unyielding; uncompromising; stubborn
to be helpful; to be useful
to give; to offer; to lift up; to hold up; to raise