does not seem; unlikely; improbable
to think of; to hit upon; to come into one's mind; to remember; to recall
to scold; to chide; to rebuke; to reprimand
trunk; torso; plastron (in kendo); touching the plastron (kimari-te in kendo); frame (of a drum, etc.); sound box (of a shamisen, etc.)
as you were; return to your original position!; er, rather
to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to have a good command of (a language); to play proficiently (of a musical instrument); to work (a puppet); to pull the strings of a puppet
an instant; a split second; no time at all; (lit.) time of an "ah!"
crowd of people; great number of people; in great numbers
to be crowded with people; to be bustling with; to prosper; to flourish; to do thriving business
to flow into; to pour into; to stream into
daily necessities; everyday item
every conceivable; every single; every possible; all kinds of
setback; deadlock; standstill; impasse; miscarriage
as usual; as always; as before; as ever; still
energy; vigour; vigor; liveliness; spirit; life
to leave (in someone's keeping); to put (in someone's care); to put (someone) in charge of; to leave (a matter) in someone's hands; to lean on; to put one's weight on
store; shop; establishment; restaurant
to buy (stock, materials, etc.); to purchase; to lay in; to get; to obtain
to sell (well); to be well known; to be popular; to be famous
closing up shop (for the day); stopping business; going out of business
customer traffic; customers; custom
shopping; purchased goods
elegance; grace; article; item; counter for items (of food, etc.); counter for dishes or courses (at a restaurant)
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; I feel regretful; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
to behave like a spoiled child; to fawn on; to take advantage of; to presume upon (e.g. another's benevolence); to depend on
good-quality; superior in quality
to sell; to betray; to sell out (one's friend, country, etc.); to make (oneself) known; to establish (a reputation) for oneself; to pick (a fight, quarrel, etc.)
good-quality; superior in quality
to saw; to grind (e.g. coffee beans); to mill
isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...
household head; master; host (e.g. of a tea gathering); husband
special; particular; extraordinary; exceptional; especial
trade; business; commerce; occupation; calling; profession
from the standpoint of; from the viewpoint of; on; above; the best; top
large, broad-shouldered physique (esp. that of a middle-aged man); big build
to talk on and on; to rattle on; to keep on talking (without pause)
empirically; from experience
such; this sort of; like this
personal (employee); employed; retained
merchant; trader; tradesman; dealer; shopkeeper
to spill; to drop; to grumble (about); to complain (of); to let (one's feelings) show