settlement; payment of account
to suit the convenience of; to accommodate
to rake over the coals; to scold; to chastise; to burn moxa on the skin
piling up; accumulating; forming a (huge) pile; lying in piles
to be uneasy; to be anxious; to fear
to lose money; to spend money
to take a breather; to take a rest; to take a break
feel uneasy; on tenterhooks; in suspense; on pins and needles
the minute (that) ...; no sooner than ...; as soon as; whether or not
vice; immorality; corruption
contest; competition; struggle; scramble
friction; discord; strife
to become familiar with and cherish; to get to know and love
acquaintance; friend; familiar face
princess; daughter of a nobleman
to become rough (waves, temper, etc.); to become excited; to become aggravated
political judgement; political decision
dubious document; anonymous document containing defamatory statements
(at) the beginning of the New Year; early in the New Year
new adult (in Japan, 20-year-old who has their coming-of-age ceremony within that year)
in the morning; during the morning
food and (alcoholic) drink
if you like; if you prefer; if it suits you; if ... doesn't suit you; if you don't like ...; if ... doesn't take your fancy
perfection; completeness; flawlessness
family tradition; (arch.) wind blowing from the direction of one's home
program (e.g. theatre, theater); programme; (theatrical) piece; number; performance
interested person; volunteer; supporter
I would rather; I would as lief do; strong preference
the Bon Festival and New Year; two great things (happening at the same time)
Coming of Age Day (national holiday; second Monday in January); Adult's Day
cutting edge; leading edge; forefront; tip; end
chattering; talk; idle talk; chatty; talkative; chatterbox
origin; beginning; source; rise
monetary offering; donation