obsession; fixation; complaining; criticizing; speciality (e.g. of restaurants)
degree of perfection; level of completion; degree of completion
betterment; improvement; kaizen (Japanese business philosophy of continuous improvement)
order's up; one order ready; coming up; problem solved; one down; all done
in person; personally; (do) oneself
drawing; painting; doodling; sketching
depending on; dependent upon; relying on
zori; traditional Japanese thonged sandals
strenuous exertion; spurt; splurge
painter; artist; painter supported by patron
thank you for your continued patronage
(writing, painting) brush
indicates the target of an activity; -ee (e.g. employee, examinee, trustee)
weak (organization, organisation)
practicality; utility; usefulness
intimacy; familiarity; closeness
yours sincerely; respectfully yours
perusing as a side business; doing in addition to one's main work; running (businesses) simultaneously; side business; job on the side
favorable reception; good reputation; popularity
to trouble; to bother; to annoy; to give trouble
it's OK to ...; it's best to ...; it's alright to ...
person of common sense; common sense man
to pat (e.g. dog); to rub; to stroke; to fondle
threat; bird-scaring device (scarecrow, gun, etc.)
to rest (from work, studying, etc.); to take a break
nature; disposition; quality; that which does not change according to external influences
in good condition; in fine shape; glib; slick; harmonious; melodious
with a click (door sound); with tenseness or firmness
to look through; to hold up to the light; to make an opening; to leave space; to fart without making a sound
to revere; to respect; to worship
thriving (prosperous) business; rush of business
to have (something) innate; to be born with