to keep (a person) waiting
beside a nobleman; close aid (of a nobleman, etc.); place where a high ranking person resides; one's own city (of a shogun, lord, etc.); place under one's direct control; one's own turf
young elephant; baby elephant
smooth (skin, etc.); sleek; velvety; silky
misrecognition; mistaking (x for y)
instant purchase; buying immediately
miniature medal or decoration
dressed carcass; meat on the bone
first segment of a chicken's wing; drumette
the end; closing; being done for; that's it; that's enough; that's all
small or short woman with a sexy body
dish consisting of fried potatoes, bacon and onion
to be tired of waiting; to wait impatiently
dignitaries; very important persons; VIPs
slip-guard (on one side of the body of a shamisen)
waste of effort; thankless task
need; want; necessity; costs; expenses
gold, silver and bronze (medals)
bit (horse mouthpiece); second stroke in the Eight Principles of Yong; rightward stroke
alcohol content (usu. expressed per cent)
casting off the drudgery of everyday life and doing as one pleases; kicking back