pardon; forgiveness; exemption; permission
cool; cool-looking; refreshing to look at
to be flexible; to be accommodating
with a tap; with a knock; smoothly (proceed); without a hitch; even; equal
to wear one's hair up; to arrange one's hair
small tool; gadget; (stage) properties; prop; prop master
Taishō period (1912-1926); Taisho period
stylish; smart; high collar; hair dressed in a western style; to dress in the latest Western fashion
staff who serve or assist customers or visitors (e.g. restaurant, pachinko parlour, etc.)
to supply (goods, money, etc.); to cover (costs); to pay; to give board; to provide meals
choice; selection; diagnosis; medical opinion; judgement; opinion
error; mistake; slip; bug
to engage (with); to be in gear (with); to bite each other; to be on the same wavelength
under one's arm; (in) the armpit
sum; harmony; peace; Japan; Japanese-style
spelling; orthography; patching; binding
one's heart; the mind; inner feelings; inmost thoughts; true motives
skin; hide; rind; peel; shell; sheath
capable person; talented person; human resources; personnel
Taishō era (1912.7.30-1926.12.25); Taisho era
languorous; weary; listless; somber; sombre; gloomy
entrance; admission; entering
often; frequently; lightly (of a movement); easily; simply
best photograph; best shot
(your) words; what you say; what you have said; a few words (of welcome, advice, etc.)
to be fated to; be linked by fate
particular; special; exceptional; particularly; especially; exceptionally
countryside people (in town); visitor from the country; out-of-towner; country bumpkin (visiting the big city); yokel
choosing between two things; two choices
sharing; share (on social media); market share
to keep a watchful eye on
obsession; fixation; complaining; criticizing; speciality (e.g. of restaurants)
seducer; smooth talker; picking up women; hitting on women; moderate party; moderate
generally; in the main; (more or less) everything; all parts; ordinary; usual