capital (esp. Kyoto, Japan's former capital); seat of government; capital (of music, fashion, etc.); city (e.g. of light); location of the Imperial Palace
pushing forward (undaunted, bravely); working vigorously towards an aim; struggling on; striving towards
before one's eyes; under one's nose; immediate (e.g. interests); present; foresight; near future
planned; scheduled; systematic
to revel in trouble and discord; to be bent on making trouble; to like starting fights
to assign; to allot; to divide among; to distribute; to prorate; to assess
commerce; trade; business
to spend; to expend; to waste; to squander; to devote
to shave (wood, leather, etc.); to sharpen (e.g. pencil); to cut down (budget, expenses, staff, time, etc.); to curtail; to delete; to erase
to hinder; to obstruct; to disrupt; to interfere with; to cause a delay
surplus; remainder; residue; margin; balance
to anticipate; to foresee
abundant; plentiful; rich; wealthy; open (mind); relaxed
patron (of the arts, an artist, etc.); patroness; sugar daddy; man who provides for a woman (e.g. a geisha); patron; master
supporter; sponsor; patron; backer
to want; to wish for; to request; to demand; to seek; to search for
work (e.g. book, film, composition, etc.); opus; performance; production
origin; birthplace; descent; lineage; ancestry
neighbourhood; neighborhood; vicinity
to plan; to intend; to aspire to; to set aims (sights on)
charming; fascinating; attractive
to be reflected; to harmonize with (harmonise); to come out (photo); to be projected; to be displayed (on a screen)
nature; natural; spontaneous; naturally; spontaneously
everywhere; all over; throughout
opportunity; chance; good time (to do); trend; tendency; momentum
to go out; to go around; to walk about; to roam
near; close; close (in time); soon; close (relationship); friendly
bar; saloon; pub; tavern; drinking establishment
to take notice (of); to pay attention (to)
to have a talk; to tell a story
edge of the eaves; house frontage
exchange; interchange; switching; reciprocity; barter; substitution
price; cost; charge; payment; bill; fee
shopkeeper; storekeeper; proprietor of a shop
to paint (draw) a picture
painter; artist; drawing pictures; doodling; painting
to often be the case; to occur frequently; to be common; to be popular