mackerel (esp. the chub mackerel, Scomber japonicus); server (in an online game)
Hottentot (former name of the Khoi people)
to be mixed; to be blended with; to be combined; to associate with; to mingle with; to interest
to be of no concern to one; to be nothing to do with one
on countless occasions; many a time
to pass (by) each other; to brush past; to miss (meeting) each other; to fail to meet; to be at odds; to clash
to become late; to fall behind; to lag; to pass (of time)
fate; destiny; connection; tie; pretext; justification
to pause; to have a short intermission
burglary; burglar; closet
labour; labor; effort; toil; trouble
listen!; you see; mind you; remember
comprehension; consent; understanding; OK; roger (on two-way radio)
to ask; to inquire; to implore (a god for an oracle); to seek direction (from your superior); to visit; to speak to (a large crowd at a theatre, etc.)
standing figure; standing posture; dancing pose
Europe and America; the West
race (of people); type of person
Western-influenced; occidental-looking; exotic; (lit.) smelling of butter
Japanese person; Japanese people
age thirty; one's thirties
risky; dangerous; suggestive; bordering on the obscene; (arch.) extreme; (arch.) harsh
gravure; photogravure; rotogravure; gravure picture
(necessary) personnel; required person
to degenerate; to lapse into
manner; demeanour; demeanor; bearing
to pull up; to drag up; to increase; to raise (e.g. taxes); to withdraw; to leave; to promote (someone to a higher position)
notables; dignitaries; illustrious families; clear; plain; obvious
delightful; satisfying; gratifying; brisk; piquant
temple; shrine; hall; company; (arch.) front room
instruction; guidance; tutelage; (arch.) licensed elementary school teacher
guess; conjecture; surmise
establishing; proving; ascertaining; identifying; confirming
mail service; postal service; mail; mail; postal matter; postal items
standing by; awaiting an opportunity; being on alert
to beg; to ask; to request; to invite
stopping (of a train, car, etc.); stop
large build; large pattern
body; physique; build; stature
to become used to the (ways of the) world; to become worldly or sophisticated