outsider's perspective; as seen by an observer
street at night; making a night journey
since some time ago; for some time; for quite a while
your acquaintance; people who know
some; any; please; anyway; anyhow
request; commission; entrusting (with a matter); dependence; reliance
from now; from the present moment; from this time forward; henceforth
to pass (of time); to elapse
after a long time; for the first time in a while
regular holiday; fixed day off; regular closing day
national holiday; public holiday
as usual; as always; as ever; as before; still
morning; forenoon; just before noon
towards (a destination); for the purpose of; with the goal of; targeting (a group, a demographic)
seasonal change of clothing; changing one's dress for the season; renovation; facelift; redesign
trial manufacture; experiment; test piece; prototype
sale; selling; selling point; gimmick; seller; vendor
fixing (in place); being fixed (in place); fixing (e.g. salary, capital); keeping the same; fixation (histology); user name (on an online forum like 2ch where the majority of users post anonymously)
depending on; dependent on
minute adjustment; fine tuning
sweat; perspiration; moisture; condensation; gulp; oops
to be prominent; to be conspicuous
opposite side; reverse; (on the) other hand
mirin; type of sweet rice wine used in cooking
black vinegar, usu. produced from unpolished rice; charred kelp or shiitake mushrooms ground and mixed with vinegar, used to dress raw fish and vegetables
rate; ratio; comparatively; contrary to expectations
difference; disparity; gap
cool; refreshing; clear (e.g. eyes); bright; clear; distinct
stabbing to death; putting out
study; learning; tutorial
to stop; to stay (e.g. the night); to contain; to keep (in position, in place); to record (e.g. a fact); to retain
correct; right; correct interpretation (answer, solution)
pursuit (of a fleeing enemy); chase
in search of; in order to look for