paying one's own expenses; going into business for oneself; working independently; person who earns their own living
skin; body (in the context of intimate bodily contact); surface; grain (e.g. of wood); disposition; temperament
brand; make; description; trading name of stocks and securities
shiruko; sweet red-bean soup with mochi
look!; look out!; hey!; look at me!; there you are!
(just) out of curiosity; (just) in order to satisfy one's curiosity; aimed chiefly at amusing; sensational (e.g. magazine)
to taste; to taste of; to have a taste
doing things at one's own pace (e.g. slower than others); doing things one's own way (esp. in an inconsiderate manner)
to lead (a) life (usu. preceded by the type of life)
false name; alias; assumed name; pseudonym
the same; the said; likewise
outward appearance; ostensible; public; official
to open the lid; to lift a lid; to open the lid (on); to make public; to start (something); to look at the results (consequences, outcome, effect)
does not seem; unlikely; improbable
besides; in addition; also; moreover
friendly; openhearted; sociable; amiable; good-humored; good-humoured
person living with a family; lodger; housemate; flatmate; roommate
wife; your wife; his wife; married lady; madam
to feel awkward; to feel ashamed; to feel inferior; to feel shy (about doing something)
living by oneself; living alone
property; fortune; assets
little by little; bit by bit; sparingly
association; socializing; socialising; fellowship
to worry about (someone's welfare or comfort); to feel anxious about; to have apprehensions of
counter for leaves, pieces of paper, etc.; (arch.) counter for boats
small; little; tiny; insignificant; humble; modest
planning; project; plan; design
change of pace; change of mood; (mental) break (e.g. going for a walk); refreshment
feast; treating (someone); to treat (someone, e.g. to a meal)
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; anticipation; looking forward to