preparations for returning (home)
urgency; exigency; emergency
to pull in (fish); to land
bare minimum; minimum necessary (amount, number, etc.)
over-optimistic calculation; counting one's chickens before they're hatched
one's hand (when playing cards); name tag; nameplate; wallet-sized (photo)
discord; (on) bad terms (with)
basis; foundation; grounds; authority
amusement; entertainment; recreation; pleasure; pastime; hobby
to try to unsettle someone; to throw off balance
nose for profit; commercial spirit; flair for making money through business
stroke (of a kanji, etc.)
to accomplish; to fulfill; to carry out
trade; business; trading; turnover; sales; takings
kindness; intimacy; friendship
to stick one's nose into (someone else's business); to meddle; to interfere; to butt in
the same rank; equality; apposition
serving (of food); helping; chilled soba served on a dish (often on a wicker basket or in a shallow steaming basket) with dipping sauce
ordinary; sensible; commonplace
possessiveness; desire to monopolize (monopolise); desire for control
exposing fully; uncovering completely; being in full view; putting on display; not disguising
to puzzle over; to think deeply about; to rack one's brains over (wrack)
smallish; on the small side; somewhat small; short swing of a bat, racquet, etc.
summertime; summer season
depending on the (one's) situation (circumstances); at one's pleasure
to put an end (to); to close the books (on)
to pay with one's own money; to pay out of one's own pocket
sphere of action; scope of activity; range of work
feast; treating (someone); to treat (someone, e.g. to a meal)
starting (departure) time
bill (at a restaurant); check
stout; well-fleshed; well-built; well-padded; plump
domestic animals; livestock; cattle
to empty; to remove; to move out; to clear out; to be away from (e.g. one's house); to leave (temporarily); to dawn
reserving (for exclusive use); (full) booking; chartering; block reservation
to bring someone happiness; to make someone happy
nine (in mekuri karuta); oicho-kabu (traditional Japanese gambling card game)