topic; subject; much talked about; topical; in the news
to enliven (e.g. a conversation); to animate; to engage in enthusiastically; to become successful and well known
whichever one chooses; either way
consent; approval; acceptance; agreement; compliance
to refuse; to reject; to inform; to give notice; to ask leave; to excuse oneself (from)
godsend; lifesaver; timely offer; windfall
(approximate) time; around; suitable time (or condition); time of year; season
confluence (of rivers); merge (of traffic); conflux; union (e.g. of forces); linking up; merging
high class; high grade; high rank; seniority
store; shop; establishment; restaurant
signboard; sign; draw; attraction; reputation (of a shop); name
Steller's sea eagle (Haliaeetus pelagicus)
arbor; arbour; suffix forming the final part of the pseudonyms of some writers and performers; suffix forming the final part of the name of a restaurant
the Big Three (countries)
eagle (Accipitridae family)
falcon (esp. the peregrine falcon, Falco peregrinus)
bat (Chiroptera spp.); umbrella; opportunist; turncoat
girl; daughter; baby girl; young woman
horse; horse racing; promoted bishop
lodging; inn; house; home; home of a servant's parents (or guarantor, etc.)
to the end; to the bitter end; to the last; after all; it must be remembered; only
(not) always; (not) necessarily; (not) entirely; (not) all
skillful; skilful; delicious; appetizing; fortunate; splendid
when; at what time; how soon; normal times; ordinary days
shopkeeper; storekeeper; proprietor of a shop
being good at cooking; good cook
pattern; behavioural pattern; behavioral pattern; predictability
very much; very many; more and more
criterion; standard; yardstick; rough estimate; approximation
elegant; refined; polished; high-quality goods; first-class article
clientele; customer stratum
lower grade; low class; junior (officer)
merchant; trader; tradesman; dealer; shopkeeper
to stick through; to force through; to spread throughout; to thoroughly diffuse; to make a path between two points; to proceed in a logical manner; to let pass
private room; single (room); room for one; (toilet) stall
employee (of a store); shop assistant; clerk; salesperson
ryotei; traditional Japanese restaurant (esp. a luxurious one)
party; banquet; reception; feast; dinner
riding; ride; spread (of paints); -seater (e.g. two-seater); (getting into the) mood; (entering into the) spirit
literally; to the letter; literal
side of a geometric shape (e.g. triangle or rectangle)