to offer (a suggestion, etc.); to propose (an idea, etc.); to approach with (a proposal, etc.)
laughing a ringing laugh; having a hearty laugh; roaring with laughter
simple and plain; staightforward
to be arranged (flowers, etc.); to be on display; to be buried
typeface; style of handwriting; calligraphic style
younger scholar; future reference
wide; extensive; comprehensive; far-reaching; widespread
to pass; to pass on; to give (something) a miss; to cut it out; to knock off (for the day); to let the matter drop
looking for a particular person or thing; searching high and low; hunting for; picking out; singling out
delicate; minute; fine; detailed; subtle
and; moreover; besides; as well as; and on top of that; at the same time
small; little; tiny; insignificant; humble; modest
tuber; taro; yokel; bumpkin; dud; worthless thing
to arrive at (e.g. a decision); to reach (a stage); to lead to (a place); to get to; in the extreme case of; (arch.) to come
anticipation; expectation; plan; preparation
rise; ascendency; aroused energy; high-spirited action
soba noodles in broth served continuously so that the guest or customer never has an empty bowl
system; organization; organisation; imperial command; laws; regulation
organic farming; organic cultivation
fresh and youthful; lively; vibrant; vivacious; juicy (e.g. fruit)
pachinko prize exchange shop; shop where pachinko prizes are exchanged for money
good-natured; of good character
outward appearance; exterior appearance; outward show; looks
to behave well (of a child)
O-Bon; Obon; Bon Festival; tray
ominous; sinister; (arch.) annoying; (arch.) appearing to be true; (arch.) plausible
flute; fife; pipe; whistle
hundred times worship (e.g. walking back and forth a hundred times before a shrine offering a prayer each time)
visit (to a religious site, e.g. shrine, temple, grave)
three-pronged fork; trident
to pay the bill; to settle an account
to wish to go well; to have good intentions
to assemble everything together; to do something as a group
French bread (esp. baguette); breadstick
another (person); the other person; one more (person)
bowl (wooden); counter for bowls of food or drink
postal delivery; mail delivery; postman; mailman
way one dresses; way one looks like in certain clothes