unusual; rare; new; novel; fine (e.g. gift)
to recommend (someone to do); to advise; to recommend (a book, someone for a position, etc.); to suggest; to offer (a drink, cigarette, seat, etc.)
uncle; old man; mister; manybar goatfish (Parupeneus multifasciatus)
to pierce; to stab; to sting; to bite; to sew; to stitch; to pole (a boat)
touching; moving (to tears)
to collapse; to crumble; to get out of shape; to lose one's shape; to break down; to be thrown into disarray; to crash (stock market)
soft; tender; gentle; mild; informal; light
service; help; discount; discounted item; free service; freebie; service
to stay long; to hang around; to hang out; to be immersed (in water) for a long time; to soak
popular person; favorite; favourite
to spread; to be propagated
circumstances; conditions; situation; reasons; state of affairs
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
shopkeeper; storekeeper; proprietor of a shop
to be treated to a meal; to be given a meal
(geisha) teahouse; establishment where patrons are entertained by geisha
flour; meal; powder; dust
association; socializing; socialising; fellowship
it is I who should say so
to quiet; to calm down; to compose oneself; to settle down
concrete; definite; specific; material; substantial
shelf; ledge; rack; trellis
pudding (esp. custard); black hair dyed blond but where the roots have again turned black
cold (to the touch); chilly; icy; (emotionally) cold; coldhearted; unfeeling
ingredient; component; composition
chitter; chatter; giggle; screeching; squealing
to be complete; to be all present; to be equal; to be uniform; to gather; to assemble
craftsman; artisan; tradesman; worker; workman
basics; fundamentals; basis; foundation
café; cafe; coffeehouse; hostess bar (serving western alcoholic beverages; Taisho and Showa period)
largish; biggish; a little bit larger
to make (the best) use of; to put to good use; to let live; to keep alive; to revive; to resuscitate
actually; really; truly; in practice; practically
seat; location (of a gathering, etc.); place; position; post
preparation; arrangements; provision; getting ready; laying out (e.g. a meal)
store; shop; establishment; restaurant