to be shy; to be bashful; to feel awkward; to feel embarrassed
to take the lead; to lead a group; to be in the vanguard
any kind of; every; whatsoever; whatever
youngster; neophyte; greenhorn
donor; benefactor; chief mourner; client (of a builder, etc.)
primary significance; primary importance; first principle; absolute truth; ultimate truth
background; scenery; background (of an incident, situation, etc.); circumstances; backing; support (from behind the scenes)
interruption; suspension; break
recommender; nominator; referee
to advance construction; to proceed with construction
impeachment; denunciation; accusation; censure
a thorn in one's side; a pain in the butt (often someone higher in rank, ability, etc.); a person standing in one's way; a superior who obstructs one's freedom of action
hypothesis; supposition; assumption
unloading (cargo, etc.); discharge
food and drink; eating and drinking
sushi shop; sushi restaurant; sushi bar
tempura; deep-fried fish and vegetables in a light batter
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
to have as a side order (with drinks); to make fun of someone; to laugh at someone's expense
regular (customer); client who frequently visits the same prostitute
extent; scope; sphere; range; span
moxa; Japanese mugwort (Artemisia princeps)
(printing) block; woodcut
to carve; to engrave; to sculpt; to tattoo
vague recollection; faint memory
temple festival; fair; fete day; day related to a particular deity and thought to bring divine blessing to those who celebrate it
cheap article; poor quality article
to shave (wood, leather, etc.); to sharpen (e.g. pencil); to cut down (budget, expenses, staff, time, etc.); to curtail; to delete; to erase
to have a drink; to have a few drinks
to make matters worse; besides; what's more; in addition; on top of that
cart (esp. a food cart); stall; festival float; portable shrine dedicated to a god and shaped like a house; stage prop fashioned after a large building; framework (of a house, etc.)
(a) step; one step; level; stage; small degree; small amount
unanticipated; unexpected
to hang; to suspend; to dangle; to swing; to carry
too much; excessively; too
a (short) time; a while; one time (in the past); a period; (arch.) two-hour period