first words said (e.g. when meeting someone); first thing out of one's mouth; first speech; inaugural address
a little; a bit; slightly
sleep-talking; nonsense; gibberish
reason of being; raison d'être; meaning of one's existence
to stay indoors; to be confined indoors
position (where one is standing); place where one stands; position; stance; standpoint
setting up a stall or booth (bazaar, festival); opening a branch office; opening a store
neighborhood association; neighbourhood association
yakisoba; fried noodles, usu. with vegetables and meat
innocent; chaste; naive; pure; unmixed; genuine
Japanese style; light wind; moderate breeze
to become stiff (of muscles); to get absorbed in; to develop a passion for; to be elaborate; to be intricate
stylish; smart; high collar; hair dressed in a western style; to dress in the latest Western fashion
appearance; arrival; make one's appearance
old person; elderly person; trustee of the Japan Sumo Association; retired high-ranking wrestler who is licensed to coach and receives retirement pay; senior statesman (of the Tokugawa shogunate); important local official (under the Tokugawa Shogunate)
beep; honk (car horn); buzz (buzzer); boo (wrong answer, like buzzer on quiz shows)
to make a display of; to show off; to flaunt
Taishō era (1912.7.30-1926.12.25); Taisho era
birth; birthplace; born in (country, month, imperial era, zodiac year, etc.)
(approximate) age; years; elderly; old; older (than); senior
enthusiast; mania; enthusiasm
problematical statement; controversial statement
happi coat; happy coat; workman's livery coat; traditional Japanese straight-sleeved coat
obstinate; inflexible; thickheaded
publicity; advertisement; advertising; propaganda
cunning deed; sly trick; foul play; cunning person; sly fellow; cheat
strong person; the strong; the powerful
sale; selling; selling point; gimmick; seller; vendor
clientele; customer stratum
deep (colour); dark; strong (flavour, smell, etc.); thick (consistency); dense
housewife demographic; housewives
pretending to respect someone while in fact staying distant; keeping at arm's length; avoiding (something unpleasant); shying away from; giving the batter an "intentional walk"
general; popular; common; typical
to be taken ill; to be addicted to; to become absorbed in; to give oneself up (to)
earnings; proceeds; returns; revenue
gyaru; (young) woman adhering to a fashion trend usually marked by brown or blond-dyed hair, gaudy clothes and accessories; gal
one's post; place of work; workplace
achievement; attainment; accomplishment; realization
to make someone's acquaintance; to become acquainted (with)
humanity; empathy; kindness; human nature; common sense; customs and manners
commodity; article of commerce; goods; stock; merchandise