contrary to one's expectations
to order; to send away for; to have (something) sent to one; to pull (something) closer
descent (to earth, esp. of a god); advent; epiphany; arrival (of an important person); appearance
ideally; if one were to wish for more
nori; laver; edible seaweed, usu. Porphyra yezoensis or P. tenera, usu. dried and pressed into sheets
to bother; to meddle; to poke one's nose (into another's business); to be too helpful
to be completely satisfied; to be completely contented
enactment; establishment; creation
(being) by oneself; with no outsiders present
retreating figure; appearance from behind
chief; main; principal; major
each place; various places
to distort; to strain (interpretation); to force (meaning)
person of common sense; common sense man
to wait for a long time; to wait and wait; to eagerly await
boisterously; roughly; briskly
barrier; checkpoint; gateway; hurdle; obstacle; trial
to suffer damage; to be deceived
Tōtōmi (former province located in the west of present-day Shizuoka Prefecture)
foreign capital group; foreign company
market (for goods, services, etc.); outlet (for selling); opening
mother's body (esp. when pregnant or after giving birth); parent body; parent organization; base
accepting an order; receiving an order; orders received
company that treats its employees well; company supporting a good work-life balance
something; something or other; something something
doubt; question; uncertainty; skepticism; scepticism; suspicion
shy; diffident; retiring; reserved
to wake; to wake up; to become sober; to sober up; to come to one's senses; to be disillusioned
doubt; suspicion; misgivings; scruples
bedside; near one's pillow