utensil; implement; tool; instrument; appliance; apparatus
after a long time; for the first time in a while
how long; how far; how much
in good health; alive and well; going strong
head office; main office; main store; this store; our store
grandfather; old man; kyogen mask used for the role of an old man
admonition; remonstrance; expostulation
looking good; sounding good; (of) good appearance
impressions; thoughts; feelings; reactions
well-grilled; extra grilled; well-done
to strike; to clap; to play drums; to abuse; to bash; to consult; to sound out
thickness; profundity; depth
to turn toward; to look (up, down, etc.); to face (e.g. east) (of a building, window, etc.); to look out on; to point (of an arrow, compass needle, etc.); to be suited to
near; close; beside; third person
to like; to be pleased with; to be delighted with; to take a liking to; to suit one's fancy
neighbouring country; neighboring country; adjacent country
skilled; skillful; skilful; competent; capable; good
craftsman; artisan; tradesman; worker; workman
gentle (nature, personality, etc.); mild; quiet; moderate (statement, measure, etc.); mild; temperate
the minute (that) ...; no sooner than ...; as soon as; whether or not
in hand; on hand; on one; handheld
extravagant; lavish; opulent; luxurious; magnificent; splendid
to give (time, money, goods); to donate; to do; to perform; to apply (processing, makeup, etc.); to add (e.g. ornamentation, annotation)
scabbard; sheath; cap (on pen, brush, etc.); case; margin (between two prices); spread
elegance; grace; article; item; counter for items (of food, etc.); counter for dishes or courses (at a restaurant)
district; region; the country; countryside; civilian society
craftsman; skilled artisan
to forge; to temper; to drill; to train; to discipline
short sword; dagger; stiletto; hour hand (of a clock)
sharpness; cutting ability; quickness (of wit); incisiveness; peppiness (of a ball)
solid; firm; stout; burly; strong; sturdy
guarantee; security; assurance; pledge; warranty