to feel uplifted; to be cheered up; to hearten; to be inspired; to be energized
to beg forgiveness; to ask for someone's pardon; to ask for permission
blushing; getting red in the face; embarrassment
cooking (esp. Japanese style); cuisine; (Japanese) restaurant
at; in; at; when; by; with
blackened; black-painted; black-lacquered; blackened thing
large build; large pattern
black suit; mourning clothes; black-suited staff member (e.g. in restaurant, sex establishment, etc.)
honour; honor; glory; privilege
lateness; tardiness; arriving late
entrance; entry; gate; approach; mouth
reserving (for exclusive use); (full) booking; chartering; block reservation
ticket; token; label; tag; sign; card; playing card
to put on airs; to assume importance; to be self-important; to be pretentious; to be pompous; to stand on one's dignity
Japanese style; light wind; moderate breeze
excuse me for interrupting you when you are so busy
from afar; over a great distance; all the way
spring water; clear (pure) water
arbor; arbour; suffix forming the final part of the pseudonyms of some writers and performers; suffix forming the final part of the name of a restaurant
tofu skin; dried beancurd; delicacy made from the skin of gently boiled soybean milk
it's been a long time; long time no see
not writing or contacting for a while; neglecting (failing) to write (call, visit, etc.); long silence
gentle; peaceable; amicable; without fuss; simply
in accordance with; according to; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)
(as for (that)) thing; (given (that)) thing; matter; (it is a ...) thing; matter; fact
warp; curvature; bend; curve (of a sword)
to project; to stand out; to jut out; to go somewhere (e.g. for work); to proceed to; to leave for
bloodshed; bloody event; bloody violence
meeting; assembly; association; conjunction
stiff (atmosphere, manner, etc.); cold; unfriendly; thin and bony; scrawny
harmonious; peaceful; congenial; friendly; happy
to be greatly obliged; to be very sorry
(written) invitation; letter of invitation
for some (unspecified) reason
guest room (at a hotel); guest cabin (on a boat); passenger cabin (on a plane); drawing room
fusuma; Japanese sliding screen
four-legged tray for festive food
minority (i.e. being under age); minor; underage person