to spout out; to spurt out; to sprout; to bud; to burst into laughter; to blow (smoke, etc.)
transport; transportation; conveyance; carriage
making a killing; making easy money; robbery
self-restraint; voluntary restraint; self-imposed control; self-discipline
immediately; at once; soon; before long; easily; readily
cold-hearted; callous; unfeeling; insentient (objects); insensate; inanimate
spring water; clear (pure) water
ryotei; traditional Japanese restaurant (esp. a luxurious one)
opposite; reverse; contrary
gate; branch of learning based on the teachings of a single master; division; phylum; counter for cannons
backdoor; rear entrance; rear exit; unauthorized; illicit; illegal
pre-made (esp. food); prepared in advance
healing; soothing; therapy; comfort; solace
(short) curtain hung at shop entrance; split curtain used to divide spaces in a house; reputation (of a store); good name; goodwill
to go under; to pass under; to dive (into or under the water); to evade; to get around; to survive
feminine; womanly; female
hair; fur; wool; down; plumage
chestnut-color; chestnut-colour
tray; family; household; O-Bon; Bon Festival; gambler's den
appetizer; starter; hors d'oeuvre
guidance; leading (the way); information; notice; announcement (of one's arrival); invitation
furnishings; implements; equipment
matcha; powdered green tea
because of; owing to; due to
to say to each other; to exchange (jokes, comments, etc.); to quarrel; to dispute
course; route; course (of study); program; lane (in running, swimming, etc.); course (of action); policy
apiece; each; at a time; piecemeal
kaiseki; sophisticated traditional Japanese cuisine brought in courses; simple meal eaten before tea is served
mixed vegetable and seafood tempura; something pulled upwards; small castle with a simple earthen-walled moat; turning up a lamp wick
arrangement of food (on a dish); serving of (arranged) food
clearness; clarity; skillfulness (skilfulness)
to be prominent; to be conspicuous