to cover; to hide; to conceal; to wrap; to disguise
round shape; circle; circular form
place for relaxation and refreshment
to meet; to assemble; to congregate
chattering; talk; idle talk; chatty; talkative; chatterbox
to amuse oneself; to make merry
song; singing; classical Japanese poem (esp. tanka); modern poetry
announcement; presentation; demonstration; displaying; showing; introducing
popular (with); in favour (with); well received
industry; (arch.) livelihood; (arch.) occupation
arrowhead; target of a flying arrow; brunt (of an attack); the very moment (when); the point (of doing)
to offer (a suggestion, etc.); to propose (an idea, etc.); to approach with (a proposal, etc.)
to get on (train, plane, bus, ship, etc.); to get in; to get on (e.g. a footstool); to step on; to reach; to go over; to follow
support; backing; aid; assistance
to begin to appear; to begin to come in
food culture; dietary culture; cuisine
twice; again; second time
to sever; to cut off; to suppress; to eradicate; to abstain (from); to give up
accepting bribes; corruption; graft
adhesion; conglutination; collusion; collusive relationship
to poke (repeatedly, lightly); to nudge; to peck at (one's food); to pick at; to peck at (someone's faults, etc.); to egg on
just; justifiable; right; due; proper; equitable
account book; register; ledger
obedient; meek; docile; honest; frank; upfront (about one's feelings)
to raid; to launch an attack; to invade
purveyor (to the Imperial Household, etc.); company (or restaurant, place, etc.) that caters to or is popular with a specific clientele
to take; to carry (something) away; to bear
entering (the marketplace); introducing (something) to the market; access; visiting a high-class or noble individual
expenses; costly; expensive
same trade; same business; same profession
monopoly; monopolization; exclusivity; hogging; keeping to oneself
moreover; furthermore; nevertheless; and yet
commodity; article of commerce; goods; stock; merchandise
place; room; margin; scope
for the present; for the time being
to instruct; to tell to do; to ask to do; to order
to increase in value; to gain prestige
philanthropic work; charitable enterprise